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YJ04 PNM

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,542 mi
Last recorded136,542 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 PNM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 136,542 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 132,134 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 129,879 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 129,879 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 124,111 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 124,111 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 120,312 miles

Underbody suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2021 120,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Underbody suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2019 117,122 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 109,321 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front wipers smearing

Pass 24 Nov 2017 99,113 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 85,803 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 77,788 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 63,243 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 57,887 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 55,027 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 50,634 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 46,178 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 43,764 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 39,916 miles

near side front tyre 4-4-4- low on outer edge

Pass 10 Aug 2007 33,626 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)

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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YJ04 PNM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YJ04 PNM, 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 YJ04 PNM registered?

YJ04 PNM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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