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YX54 HDY

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

167,946 mi
Last recorded167,946 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 HDY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 167,946 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 157,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 149,428 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes[nearside and offside] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 142,669 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight surface corrosion becoming evident on under body and components

Pass 24 May 2019 125,943 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 123,338 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 123,338 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 114,722 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 97,897 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 91,015 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 84,909 miles

Advise: front and rear number plates secured with temporary fixings

Fail 16 Oct 2014 84,796 miles

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

Advise: front and rear number plates secured with temporary fixings

Pass 20 Nov 2013 79,173 miles

Advise: front and rear number plates secured with temporary fixings

Fail 14 Nov 2013 79,148 miles

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

Advise: front and rear number plates secured with temporary fixings

Pass 14 Nov 2012 74,152 miles

Advise: centre rear seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

Advise: offside rear seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2011 67,882 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 59,527 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 59,506 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2009 46,537 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 34,581 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 34,347 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 28,819 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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YX54 HDY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YX54 HDY, 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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What year was YX54 HDY registered?

YX54 HDY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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