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DY54 YZG

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

131,820 mi
Last recorded131,820 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 YZG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 131,820 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 124,587 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 120,705 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 113,290 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 113,278 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 107,013 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 107,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 103,808 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2019 101,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Oct 2018 97,275 miles

All tyre valves cracking

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 92,741 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 92,741 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 88,798 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 87,379 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted off side rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

cill and under trays covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 10 Dec 2015 87,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted off side rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

cill and under trays covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 82,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 79,522 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 79,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 76,531 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 73,492 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 70,113 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 60,596 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 60,596 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 48,665 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 40,265 miles

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

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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DY54 YZG is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DY54 YZG, 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 DY54 YZG registered?

DY54 YZG is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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