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YY54 VWV

2004 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,710 mi
Last recorded135,710 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 VWV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 135,710 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Apr 2017 119,326 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 119,207 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 110,493 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 94,008 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 81,102 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 81,102 miles

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2012 70,923 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 70,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 58,820 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 52,284 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 52,281 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2009 44,301 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 33,095 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 30,428 miles

handbrake travel

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 VWV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VWV, 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 VWV registered?

YY54 VWV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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