2004 BMW X3 2.5L Petrol · YM54 ANP

The vehicle is currently without a valid MOT, as the last recorded test occurred on 15 September 2022 at 92,924 miles. The maintenance trend is concerning due to a four-year gap in testing and recurring suspension issues. In that final 2022 test, the inspector flagged worn pins or bushes on both nearside and offside front suspension arms. These same faults were previously noted in February 2020, suggesting the owner neglected to replace these components for over two years. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,224 miles per year. The record shows a significant drop in usage in later years, covering only 2,497 miles between September 2020 and September 2022. Such low activity often indicates long periods of standing, which can lead to perished rubber components and seized brakes. The data is clean between 2009 and 2013, but the frequency of advisories increased as the vehicle aged. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the front suspension and steering gear. The history shows a persistent pattern of deterioration, including damaged steering rack gaiters in February 2020 and severely deteriorated anti-roll bar linkage dust covers in February 2019. Given the 2017 failure for a leaking offside front shock absorber and poor parking brake efficiency, the entire chassis and braking system require verification. Special attention should be paid to the brake discs and tyres. The 2014 test flagged pitted and scored discs on both axles, and multiple tests, including 2015 and 2018, noted tyres worn close to the legal limit. Because the car has been off the road for nearly four years, the tyres may have developed flat spots or sidewall cracking, and the brake calipers may be binding.