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YA04 UDS

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,606 mi
Last recorded130,606 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 UDS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 130,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and N/S/R. (5.2.3 (e))

Surface rust underneath.

Vehicle undercovers and sill covers present.

Pass 26 Jul 2023 129,826 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 129,825 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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 8 Jul 2022 125,882 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 125,882 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 122,528 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 117,839 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Fail 10 Jul 2020 117,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 113,742 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 109,335 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working.

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 13 Jul 2018 109,335 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog light not working.

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 Jul 2017 104,468 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 104,466 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 99,704 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 99,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 96,119 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 93,937 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 93,937 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 76,541 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 76,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 68,074 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 61,839 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 61,836 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 54,029 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 40,736 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 30,873 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 30,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 24,781 miles

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

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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YA04 UDS is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YA04 UDS, 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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YA04 UDS is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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