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YE54 ZFV

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,499 mi
Last recorded118,499 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 ZFV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2026 118,499 miles

Central Brake lever excessively worn Not latching on ratchet teeth in mid section of travel (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn ball joint excessive play and dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rack boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Clip missing from caliper (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust pipe not connected to silencer box and leaking gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Center exhaust mounting aided by cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rack gaiter loose on steering rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 112,153 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 106,176 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 106,175 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 101,699 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 101,699 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 97,056 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 89,848 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 84,828 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 81,217 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 77,834 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 74,257 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 70,387 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2014 67,091 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2013 63,595 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 60,599 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 57,933 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 55,494 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 53,261 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 50,466 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 50,466 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 41,048 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 ZFV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZFV, 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 ZFV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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