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YF04 ZVH

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,129 mi
Last recorded77,129 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 ZVH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 77,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 76,139 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 74,868 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 74,105 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 72,462 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 71,383 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 69,967 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 67,533 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 65,667 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 63,796 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 62,250 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 60,036 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 57,900 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 54,038 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 45,418 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 44,007 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 37,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 22 May 2009 31,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2008 24,876 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 17,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2007 17,367 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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YF04 ZVH is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YF04 ZVH, 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 ZVH registered?

YF04 ZVH is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is YF04 ZVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF04 ZVH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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