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HJ54 YDB

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

152,479 mi
Last recorded152,479 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 YDB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 152,479 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 22 May 2025 152,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 151,486 miles

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2023 149,292 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 147,434 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 147,434 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 146,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 145,850 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 145,850 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 May 2019 144,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 133,696 miles

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

nearside front tyre showing signs of wear

Pass 3 May 2017 119,392 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front & rear &Front & rear tyre outer wall deteriorated & both front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (4.1.E.1)

Rear handbrake just met the brake limit

Pass 7 Apr 2016 111,712 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 111,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 104,241 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 99,580 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 99,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 94,958 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 90,327 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 82,207 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 69,020 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 55,623 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 39,819 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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HJ54 YDB 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 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ54 YDB, 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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HJ54 YDB is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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