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FY54 YHL

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,264 mi
Last recorded116,264 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 YHL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 116,264 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 108,331 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 103,669 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 103,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 98,423 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 90,243 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 84,823 miles

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

Rear Transfer box mount slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2018 84,814 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Transfer box mount slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2018 84,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 75,784 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cutt

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 67,126 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 65,151 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 60,897 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 55,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2014 55,025 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 50,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no outer sill checks as covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2012 45,058 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 45,058 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 39,046 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 39,046 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 33,526 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 26,264 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 19,720 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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FY54 YHL is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FY54 YHL, 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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FY54 YHL is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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