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GU54 YGF

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,307 mi
Last recorded151,307 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 YGF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 151,307 miles

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

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Oct 2024 147,369 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 142,237 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 137,769 miles

Nearside Front wiper arm loose

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 137,767 miles

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

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

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front wiper arm loose

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 21 Oct 2021 131,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 131,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 131,684 miles

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Center exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Disc guard insecure

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited dampening (5.3.2 (b))

TPMS light on

Pass 26 Aug 2020 126,943 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate insecure

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside headlight cloudy , not seriously affecting light output

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads very close to minimum requirements at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shields insecure

front prop shaft has play in a universal joint

fuel cap seal perished slightly

tpms light on

undertray fitted to vehicle , obscuring view to some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2020 126,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated poor wiring repair in scuttle panel area , not likely to short (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate insecure

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside headlight cloudy , not seriously affecting light output

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads very close to minimum requirements at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shields insecure

front prop shaft has play in a universal joint

fuel cap seal perished slightly

tpms light on

undertray fitted to vehicle , obscuring view to some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2019 120,711 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake back plate loss

Pass 9 May 2018 113,377 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2017 110,042 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 110,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver both side (8.2.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 107,324 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 100,909 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2014 98,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2013 92,254 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 92,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine management light is on

Pass 26 Nov 2012 88,245 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 78,445 miles

both o/s tyres side wall damaged.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 60,069 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 35,237 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Sep 2007 22,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GU54 YGF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU54 YGF, 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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GU54 YGF is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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