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BP04 YJN

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

177,249 mi
Last recorded177,249 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 YJN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 177,249 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Underneath Component Surface Corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 174,487 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 174,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both trailing arm front bushes deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2022 171,903 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 171,639 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 166,228 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 165,945 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Front tyre bald outer tread

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner tread

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Oil leak diff ()

em lamp illuminated and engine poor running

exhaust and nut and bolt fixings corroded

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2016 149,403 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

security of ns wiper arm

Fail 8 Mar 2016 149,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

security of ns wiper arm

Pass 27 Jan 2015 120,557 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 26 Jan 2015 120,557 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault\4x4 system light illuminated\exhaust corroding\engine hunting

Fail 27 Nov 2014 120,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

4x4 warning light on

E.M.W.L on

T.P.S light on

Pass 3 Jul 2013 108,378 miles

front propshaft rear uj joint looks to be seizing

Fail 2 Jul 2013 108,378 miles

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

front propshaft rear uj joint looks to be seizing

Pass 21 Jun 2012 102,910 miles

30% lower h/brake effort at o/s than n/s

front prop rear uj looks to be seizing

Fail 20 Jun 2012 102,909 miles

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

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

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

30% lower h/brake effort at o/s than n/s

front prop rear uj looks to be seizing

Pass 17 Jun 2011 93,881 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2011 93,880 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2010 86,609 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 86,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 77,590 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 63,368 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 63,262 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 47,349 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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BP04 YJN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BP04 YJN, 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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BP04 YJN is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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