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YY54 DWD

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,115 mi
Last recorded175,115 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 DWD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 175,115 miles

Front sidelamps slightly dim.

Front tyres tending to wear on edges.

General corrosion on all suspension components.

Minor engine / gearbox oil leak.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Dust cover adrift also. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake pads around 75% worn on offside.

Fail 27 Sep 2023 175,115 miles

Front sidelamps slightly dim.

Front tyres tending to wear on edges.

General corrosion on all suspension components.

Minor engine / gearbox oil leak.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Dust cover adrift also. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake pads around 75% worn on offside.

Pass 28 Sep 2022 166,808 miles

General corrosion on suspension.

Minor engine oil leak.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil dust cover adrift also. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 157,759 miles

General corrosion on suspension.

Minor engine oil leak.

Nearside rear shocker , lower bush worn , recc renew.[shocker also slightly damp]

Offside rear shocker , plastic dust cover adrift.

Pass 28 Sep 2020 151,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 151,060 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective BONNET LATCH NOT LOCKING (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn GAITER SPLIT ASWELL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety EXCESSIVE COOLANT LEAK COMING FROM ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 141,258 miles

Wipers worn.

Corrosion on both front brake discs, front pads around 75-80% worn.

Corrosion on suspension and coil springs.

Minor engine oil leak.

Offside front, rearmost lower balljoint worn, slight play, rubber dust cover deteriorated on same.

Rear brake pads around 75-80% worn.

Fail 25 Mar 2019 141,258 miles

Corrosion on both front brake discs, front pads around 75-80% worn.

Corrosion on suspension and coil springs.

Minor engine oil leak.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front, rearmost lower balljoint worn, slight play, rubber dust cover deteriorated on same.

Rear brake pads around 75-80% worn.

Wipers worn.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 127,656 miles

General corrosion started on underbody and suspension

Fail 26 Mar 2018 127,656 miles

General corrosion started on underbody and suspension

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 114,379 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 112,410 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 112,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 106,035 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 100,892 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 100,892 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 90,613 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 90,513 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 78,976 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 78,976 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 78,715 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2011 66,899 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,740 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 57,689 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 46,499 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

OIL LEAK FROM AUTO-GEAR BOX

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 21,082 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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YY54 DWD is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 YY54 DWD, 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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YY54 DWD is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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