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YF54 UPL

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

231,128 mi
Last recorded231,128 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 UPL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 231,128 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 231,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted caliper retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 215,973 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2022 215,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 197,976 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 184,129 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 168,234 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear heatshield loose

Fail 23 Mar 2019 168,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear heatshield loose

Pass 3 Apr 2018 152,750 miles

Offside Front brake back plate loose...

air freshner & mobile phone holder .........removed prior to mot test....

Fail 3 Apr 2018 152,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake back plate loose...

air freshner & mobile phone holder .........removed prior to mot test....

Pass 28 Mar 2017 140,596 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine / underside / and outer sill covers fitted.

obsolete tax disc holder air freshner removed prior to mot.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 128,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 117,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F coil spring insulator out of place

N/S/R shocker shroud dropped

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil level close to min

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2015 117,553 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F coil spring insulator out of place

N/S/R shocker shroud dropped

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil level close to min

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 108,536 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Mar 2014 108,536 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 95,409 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 78,520 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 78,520 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 77,827 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 69,321 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)

Pass 5 May 2009 54,311 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 47,182 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 UPL is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UPL, 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 UPL registered?

YF54 UPL is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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