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YD54 KPZ

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

129,517 mi
Last recorded129,517 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 KPZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 129,517 miles

Offside reverse light not working

Fail 10 Oct 2025 129,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside reverse light not working

Pass 7 Oct 2024 117,968 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 117,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 107,468 miles

Offside reverse light not working

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 107,464 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside reverse light not working

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 98,137 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking in tread (235/50/18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 98,136 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking in tread (235/50/18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 94,727 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 94,727 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 93,278 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 91,949 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 90,523 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 90,523 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 89,288 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 86,110 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 86,028 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 78,271 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 69,627 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 64,114 miles

All tyres getting low on tread.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 54,863 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 51,977 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 48,486 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 46,314 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 44,028 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 41,628 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 39,443 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 KPZ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KPZ, 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 YD54 KPZ registered?

YD54 KPZ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 5 September 2004.

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