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YF54 LPV

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,357 mi
Last recorded127,357 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 LPV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 127,357 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 121,736 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 121,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 117,509 miles

o/s/r sidelight inoperative by 50%

unable to test rear belts due to luggage

Pass 24 Nov 2020 113,251 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 113,251 miles

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

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 102,365 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 98,607 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 94,102 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 87,147 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 80,792 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 73,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm and has cut in sidewall

Fail 9 Apr 2015 73,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres have uneven wear

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm and has cut in sidewall

Pass 28 Apr 2014 66,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 66,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 56,343 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 47,036 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 38,713 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,626 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 33,567 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 33,567 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 30,231 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 25,548 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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YF54 LPV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YF54 LPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF54 LPV registered?

YF54 LPV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2004.

Is YF54 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF54 LPV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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