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E13 YLA

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,878 mi
Last recorded134,878 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 YLA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 134,878 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 133,583 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 133,583 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 132,294 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 132,294 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 129,835 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 128,255 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 126,497 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 126,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 123,045 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 123,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted caliper retaining spring missing (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 17 May 2018 122,020 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 117,651 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 117,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2016 111,046 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2016 111,046 miles

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

engine bay covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 103,518 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 103,516 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 98,322 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 93,074 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 93,074 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 83,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 67,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 56,477 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 46,059 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 32,557 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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E13 YLA is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E13 YLA, 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 E13 YLA registered?

E13 YLA is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is E13 YLA safe to buy?

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