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YE54 UHR

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,606 mi
Last recorded115,606 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 UHR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 115,606 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

no plate lights dim

Fail 18 Sep 2024 115,605 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 114,771 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 107,220 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 107,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside 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))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 104,190 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 104,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 97,587 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber bump stop deteriorated (all four)

Pass 8 Feb 2019 88,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 81,096 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 74,485 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 69,838 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 65,192 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 59,377 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 51,663 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 46,902 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 43,000 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 37,381 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 31,662 miles

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

both front tyres light cracking

offside rear tyre light cracking and wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2008 23,142 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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YE54 UHR is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YE54 UHR, 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 UHR is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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