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DX54 YCU

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

111,428 mi
Last recorded111,428 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 YCU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 111,428 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 107,763 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 102,172 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 96,571 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 86,605 miles

Rear sub frame has surface rust on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray

Pass 4 Mar 2021 81,959 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 79,697 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 75,224 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 70,940 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 66,833 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 62,691 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,863 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 49,570 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cut but not down to cords or ply

Pass 14 Mar 2013 44,635 miles

N/S/R coil spring fractured but spring is locating correctly

N/S/R tyre has a cut in the tread but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,115 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 35,995 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 31,059 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,929 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 25,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,617 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front 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)

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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DX54 YCU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DX54 YCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX54 YCU registered?

DX54 YCU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is DX54 YCU safe to buy?

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