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YF04 ZVZ

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

106,576 mi
Last recorded106,576 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 ZVZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 106,576 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 104,556 miles

Headlamp glass misted

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 104,556 miles

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

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

Headlamp glass misted

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 102,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both Headlamp glasses heavily misted dipped beam aim poor

Pass 15 Nov 2022 100,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 97,675 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 95,196 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 93,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

windscreen washers week only just reach the screen

Pass 22 Nov 2018 90,549 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 86,038 miles

EML lamp on-emissions passed

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall perishing

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre cut to outer sidewall-no cords showing at test

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

Oil leak rear of engine ()

both rear tyres of different size to front tyres

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Jan 2018 86,038 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

EML lamp on-emissions passed

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall perishing

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre cut to outer sidewall-no cords showing at test

Oil leak rear of engine ()

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jan 2017 80,750 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 76,017 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 72,075 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 63,773 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 55,146 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 50,875 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 46,532 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 42,030 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 42,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 36,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 36,405 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front & rear brake pads worn

Pass 4 Jan 2008 28,639 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2007 23,692 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 14,104 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 ZVZ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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

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