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YF54 UOR

2004 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

195,480 mi
Last recorded195,480 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 UOR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 195,480 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp req attention (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 179,001 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 160,234 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 142,772 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 142,772 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 137,295 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 131,473 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 127,387 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 126,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 123,341 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 120,698 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 115,775 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 109,804 miles

Offside parking brake only just met requirements, requires adjustment or repair.

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 109,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside parking brake only just met requirements, requires adjustment or repair.

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 97,421 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 84,497 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 70,202 miles

Windscreen chipped outside of the sewpt area

Pass 30 Jan 2012 56,479 miles

offside front tyre punctured

Pass 7 Nov 2011 55,228 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 47,766 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 38,716 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 26,833 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 17,768 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 UOR is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 UOR, 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 YF54 UOR registered?

YF54 UOR is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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