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YY54 OWV

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,661 mi
Last recorded115,661 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 OWV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 115,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 114,520 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Dec 2021 113,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe joining bit correded

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 112,427 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 111,391 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 110,508 miles

Nearside Front front to rear pipes jointing bit correded

Pass 30 Nov 2017 109,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 106,827 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges advise replacement

cuts on both front tyre sidewalls no ply or cord exposed

Pass 7 Dec 2015 103,294 miles

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)

cuts on nearside front & offside front tyre outer sidewalls no ply or cord exposed

Pass 12 Dec 2014 99,375 miles

nearside front tyre cut on inner edge but cord not exposed.

Fail 9 Dec 2014 99,375 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre cut on inner edge but cord not exposed.

Pass 12 Oct 2013 97,523 miles

small cut in osr tyre sidewall but not exposing cord.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 89,826 miles

22% front brake imbalance.

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 81,541 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 78,144 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,665 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 66,614 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 56,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 56,401 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 47,569 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 47,553 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 47,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 OWV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YY54 OWV, 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 YY54 OWV registered?

YY54 OWV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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