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YD54 PWX

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,925 mi
Last recorded154,925 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 154,925 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 148,581 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 142,506 miles

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

Rear sub-frame / suspension corroded but not excessive

Fail 14 Nov 2023 142,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear sub-frame / suspension corroded but not excessive

Pass 14 Nov 2022 140,656 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 136,984 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 136,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 133,152 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 127,476 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 127,476 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 120,722 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 120,680 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 115,081 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint on to transfer box (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 108,280 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 103,416 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 103,416 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 96,739 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 90,195 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 90,195 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 82,683 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 74,998 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 65,582 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 57,010 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 45,155 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,152 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 17,770 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 PWX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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