MOT Status
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129,141 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive On underside from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads on rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive heavy oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front suspension corroded
rear suspension arms & coil springs excessively corroded
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal fading (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive heavy oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine misfire
front suspension corroded
rear suspension arms & coil springs excessively corroded
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
n/s & o/s front suspension corroded
n/s & o/s outer sill cover fitted
n/s & o/s rear suspension & body corroded
o/s/r handbrake efficiency low requires repair or adjustment
undertray fitted
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
n/s & o/s front suspension corroded
n/s & o/s outer sill cover fitted
n/s & o/s rear suspension & body corroded
undertray fitted
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing At nearside & offside rear tyrewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
n/s & o/s rear coil springs corroded
n/s & o/s rear tyre sidewall has excessive cracking
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre wearing inner & outer tread
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
tyre light on dash
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
tyre light on dash
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both rear tyres getting low 2mm
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
some cuts to n/s/f tyre outer wall
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
some cuts to n/s/f tyre outer wall
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YW04 BVR is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 YW04 BVR, 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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YW04 BVR is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 13 July 2004.
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