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YU04 EUV

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

175,277 mi
Last recorded175,277 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 EUV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 175,277 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 175,277 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 171,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working some high level brake light bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear bump stops broken

hand brake efficiency only just met

Fail 19 Oct 2020 171,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working some high level brake light bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear bump stops broken

hand brake efficiency only just met

Pass 21 Oct 2019 164,495 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working some bulbs on high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

light out warning on dash on

nsr bump stop broken

Fail 21 Oct 2019 164,495 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working some bulbs on high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

light out warning on dash on

nsr bump stop broken

Pass 30 Oct 2018 155,786 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsr shock cover loose

Fail 22 Oct 2018 155,733 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsr shock cover loose

Pass 12 Oct 2017 145,757 miles

some segments of high level brake light not working

Fail 5 Oct 2017 145,757 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

some segments of high level brake light not working

Pass 11 Oct 2016 136,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 136,172 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 125,895 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 114,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 104,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 92,147 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 92,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 79,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 66,566 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 55,268 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 55,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 43,861 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,820 miles

Nail in rear tyre

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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YU04 EUV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2004 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 82,072 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YU04 EUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YU04 EUV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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