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YG04 YHY

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

92,642 mi
Last recorded92,642 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 YHY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 92,642 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 92,321 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 90,683 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 90,129 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 90,128 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 89,409 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 88,184 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 88,184 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 87,683 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive transmission has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 87,682 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive transmission has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 85,162 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 81,596 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 81,481 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 75,726 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 75,725 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 70,892 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 70,892 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 63,932 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 59,095 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 54,692 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 49,323 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 44,400 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,677 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 35,356 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 28,422 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 20,091 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 20,091 miles

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

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

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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YG04 YHY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YG04 YHY, 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 YG04 YHY registered?

YG04 YHY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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