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YD54 BZW

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,292 mi
Last recorded109,292 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 BZW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 109,292 miles

both headlamps oxidized resulting in poor headlamp images

o/s rear tyre perished and cracking in tread

Fail 16 Jan 2025 109,292 miles

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

both headlamps oxidized resulting in poor headlamp images

o/s rear tyre perished and cracking in tread

Fail 8 Oct 2024 109,081 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 103,381 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 102,304 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 102,304 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 101,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 95,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lens cluster condensated.

Pass 2 Apr 2019 94,201 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 90,027 miles

Nearside Rear inner tyre side wall is cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2018 90,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear inner tyre side wall is cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2017 84,248 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner side light is not working

Pass 3 Jun 2016 80,008 miles

Gearbox oil leak.

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

Offside Rear Inner position lamp not working.

Pass 15 May 2015 74,594 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 74,594 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 64,679 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 58,230 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 58,230 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 54,313 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 50,568 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 47,883 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 46,265 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 41,024 miles

front brake discs have some wear

nearside and offside front tyres are worn close to legal 1.6 mm limit

nearside and offside rear tyres are becomming worn low

rear number plate has slight deterioration to background

Pass 15 Aug 2007 32,276 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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YD54 BZW 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 75%.

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 YD54 BZW, 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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YD54 BZW is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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