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YE54 HYX

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

94,977 mi
Last recorded94,977 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 HYX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 94,977 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 94,977 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 93,548 miles

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

Rear corrosion to suspension components

Pass 28 Nov 2023 92,780 miles

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

Rear corrosion to suspension components

Pass 1 Oct 2022 91,982 miles

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

Rear corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 26 Sep 2022 91,954 miles

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

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

Rear corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 25 Sep 2021 91,446 miles

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security suspension components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 90,084 miles

Front corrosion to o/s/f and n/s/f lower arms and steering knuckles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several very small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from under engine or transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arms/drive shafts/hub components/diff and subframe

Fail 26 Aug 2020 90,084 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake coming up too high and no reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front corrosion to o/s/f and n/s/f lower arms and steering knuckles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several very small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from under engine or transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arms/drive shafts/hub components/diff and subframe

Pass 29 Jul 2019 88,764 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 84,881 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 84,879 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 May 2017 81,850 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 78,450 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 74,121 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 65,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 65,538 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 50,642 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 46,936 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 46,936 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 41,368 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 37,781 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 32,876 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 26,685 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 26,685 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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YE54 HYX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YE54 HYX, 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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YE54 HYX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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