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YX54 XLE

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,297 mi
Last recorded137,297 miles
Recorded on6 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 XLE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2019 137,297 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 130,289 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 121,683 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 117,630 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot twisted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 111,417 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 111,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 107,681 miles

offside front tyre worn down on outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2013 105,149 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 91,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Mar 2012 91,224 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

tps light on

Pass 1 Apr 2011 71,811 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 70,292 miles

rear discs scored

Pass 10 Feb 2010 60,175 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 60,175 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 52,653 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 41,176 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 27,420 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 XLE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XLE, 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 XLE registered?

YX54 XLE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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