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FD54 YMM

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

127,951 mi
Last recorded127,951 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 YMM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 127,951 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 127,951 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 126,312 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 126,312 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 124,961 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 124,961 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2023 123,622 miles

all brake disks have surface corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2023 123,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind

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

all brake disks have surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2022 120,604 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake disks slightly corroded [surface]

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some testable items

Pass 29 Jan 2021 117,406 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some testable items

Fail 29 Jan 2021 117,406 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some testable items

Pass 23 Jan 2020 111,910 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some testable items

Pass 31 Jul 2017 110,159 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 106,358 miles

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2015 102,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 97,660 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 93,918 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 85,026 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 67,879 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 50,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage on front No plate.

Offside hand brake slower than nearside hand brake in operation,on brake tester.

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 50,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage on front No plate.

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside hand brake slower than nearside hand brake in operation,on brake tester.

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,559 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 28,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2008 28,971 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate deteriorated

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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FD54 YMM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FD54 YMM, 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 FD54 YMM registered?

FD54 YMM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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