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RY04 YHD

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

100,505 mi
Last recorded100,505 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 YHD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 100,505 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 97,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 97,910 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 95,709 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 92,295 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 88,453 miles

tpm light on

Pass 19 Jul 2021 84,801 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 81,270 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 78,613 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 78,613 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 74,371 miles

front and rear brake pads very low

front tyres nearly on wear bars, badly worn edges and cuts to treads

Pass 13 Jun 2017 68,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2016 61,098 miles

nearside rear tyre 1.6-2mm

offside rear tyre 2mm

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Jul 2015 55,653 miles

Front propshaft universal joint worn

Oil leak

nearside front top mount slightly deteriorated

offside front top mount slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,422 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 43,141 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 34,868 miles

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

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

cut in sidewall nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2011 30,210 miles

offside rear tyre splitting and cracking through the tread

Pass 22 Jun 2010 27,012 miles

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

nearside rear tyre splitting and cracking through tread

Fail 22 Jun 2010 27,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both rear tyres splitting and cracking through treads

Pass 24 Jun 2009 24,162 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

nearside rear tyre starting to split and crack through tread area

Pass 29 May 2008 20,148 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake pads getting low

handbrake requiresa adjustment

Pass 3 May 2007 16,256 miles

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

front tyres wearing bald on edges and tread cracking- Strong Advise

nearside front tyre has small cut deep enough to reach cords but not in excess of requirements

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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RY04 YHD is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RY04 YHD, 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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What year was RY04 YHD registered?

RY04 YHD is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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