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YY54 VEH

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,017 mi
Last recorded109,017 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 VEH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 109,017 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

engine covers plus under shields fitted obscuring some parts

o/s and n/s headlights slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2018 109,017 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers plus under shields fitted obscuring some parts

o/s and n/s headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2017 99,443 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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)

Oil leak ()

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 2 Oct 2017 99,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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)

Oil leak ()

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 11 Nov 2016 93,092 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

Oil leak ()

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 10 Nov 2016 93,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BONNET DOES NOT OPEN

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

Oil leak ()

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 7 Dec 2015 83,801 miles

Rear Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 74,093 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 60,649 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 60,649 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 55,886 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 48,819 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 42,311 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 29,052 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 21,215 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 15,812 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 VEH is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VEH, 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 VEH is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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