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YA54 XOC

2004 BMW X3

Black Lng 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

116,683 mi
Last recorded116,683 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 XOC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLng
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 116,683 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 116,683 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 114,569 miles

Front both wiper arms hitting bonnet

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 111,999 miles

Front wiper arms coming together with bonnet

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 108,435 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 104,687 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor wipe (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 102,321 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 102,318 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 97,446 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 91,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2017 85,300 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 80,782 miles

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

suspect power steering fluid leak.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 76,645 miles

unable to check rear seat belts fully. child seat fitted.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 90,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 64,007 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 63,953 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2012 57,194 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 51,546 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,105 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 39,463 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 33,267 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 26,955 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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YA54 XOC is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc lng engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YA54 XOC, 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 YA54 XOC registered?

YA54 XOC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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