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YF04 UUX

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,602 mi
Last recorded147,602 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 UUX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 147,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 139,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 139,584 miles

Emissions not tested NO OIL inside the engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 131,522 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 127,493 miles

Advise front brake tyres worn very low

Fail 19 Sep 2018 127,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Advise front brake tyres worn very low

Pass 19 Sep 2017 118,657 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 118,579 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 107,476 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Sep 2016 107,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 97,890 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 84,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

wipers poor

Pass 28 May 2013 66,401 miles

Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre cracking on inner tread.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 64,258 miles

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

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

n/s/f shocker piston slight corrosion at top

n/s/r shocker coulin deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2011 59,549 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 59,549 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 55,639 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inside edges

Pass 29 Mar 2010 54,843 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 54,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 48,816 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 38,890 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 38,890 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YF04 UUX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YF04 UUX, 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 YF04 UUX registered?

YF04 UUX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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