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YB04 FLF

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

134,432 mi
Last recorded134,432 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 FLF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 134,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 129,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 124,633 miles

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

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

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

power steering stiff

Fail 13 Feb 2020 124,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

power steering stiff

Pass 1 Feb 2019 120,026 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 120,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 115,742 miles

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 15 Mar 2017 114,370 miles

Windscreen scratched

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 114,368 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen scratched

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 113,267 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 111,754 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 111,754 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 106,944 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 106,944 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 92,831 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 88,439 miles

both rear tyres worn

Fail 1 Jun 2012 88,429 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn

Pass 30 May 2011 79,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 73,321 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 62,908 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 52,968 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 42,111 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 41,323 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 41,123 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YB04 FLF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YB04 FLF, 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 YB04 FLF registered?

YB04 FLF is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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