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YU54 XNE

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,190 mi
Last recorded161,190 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU54 XNE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 161,190 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 141,001 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 115,834 miles

parking just meeting min requirements at 17%..!!!!

Fail 28 Jan 2017 119,377 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front position lamp(s) not working osf/nsf (1.1.A.3b)

Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint osf/nsf (2.5.B.1a)

Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint osf/nsf (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened osf/nsf (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure lower retaining bolt (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf/nsr (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Dec 2016 115,079 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both side fault (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure pinch bolt (2.4.G.1)

Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 111,234 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded al round (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 96,168 miles

nsr coil spring corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2014 96,167 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nsr coil spring corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 82,341 miles

All brake discs are corroded on the inner and outer faces

Both front tyres are on 3mm

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 82,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All brake discs are corroded on the inner and outer faces

Both front tyres are on 3mm

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 76,467 miles

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

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 31 Aug 2011 67,701 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 67,701 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 57,424 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 47,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Sep 2009 47,671 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2008 35,888 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 24,678 miles

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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YU54 XNE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YU54 XNE, 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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YU54 XNE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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