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YX54 YPU

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,829 mi
Last recorded144,829 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 YPU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 144,829 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

top engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under tray covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2016 139,474 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 134,344 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 126,843 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 126,843 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 114,592 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 107,009 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)

Oil leak

rear brake dicses worn

Pass 15 Jul 2010 100,946 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front wall damage.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 97,046 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 90,583 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 YPU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YPU, 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 YPU registered?

YX54 YPU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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