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YD54 CBO

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,732 mi
Last recorded130,732 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 CBO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 130,732 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 130,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 126,385 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 122,422 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 122,420 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 118,828 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 118,828 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 114,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 107,088 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 102,944 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 102,944 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 101,171 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 99,436 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 97,531 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 92,679 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres have inner edge wear and close to tread depth limit

Pass 17 Dec 2014 92,679 miles

both rear tyres have inner edge wear and close to tread depth limit

Pass 12 Dec 2013 87,211 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Dec 2012 80,528 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 80,528 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 72,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front anti roll bar not located centraly, pulled over to o/s

Pass 26 Nov 2010 60,792 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 49,693 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

rear brake pads worn thin

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 24 Nov 2008 35,666 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 22,403 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 CBO is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey 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 CBO, 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 CBO is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 9 October 2004.

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