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HY53 JRZ

2004 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,630 mi
Last recorded180,630 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 JRZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 180,630 miles

Tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 30 Oct 2025 180,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure warning light on

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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HY53 JRZ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HY53 JRZ, 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

How do I check the history of HY53 JRZ?

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What year was HY53 JRZ registered?

HY53 JRZ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 27 February 2004.

Is HY53 JRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY53 JRZ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HY53 JRZ have outstanding finance?

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