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YF54 UPG

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

133,750 mi
Last recorded133,750 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 UPG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 133,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 127,791 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 127,791 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 127,468 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 125,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 121,660 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 116,167 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 116,167 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 109,608 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 105,656 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 105,656 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 95,978 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 87,006 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 81,113 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 76,646 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 71,724 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 68,957 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 68,957 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 60,285 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 42,190 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 36,202 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 31,659 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 29,000 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 UPG is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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