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YJ54 AKL

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

137,206 mi
Last recorded137,206 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 AKL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 137,206 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 133,940 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 132,318 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 127,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyre tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 121,199 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 114,695 miles

Cracking to fuel cap seal

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

Underside of engine oily

Pass 8 Nov 2019 107,944 miles

ANTI FREEZE DRIPPING OFF THE NS ENGINE UNDER TRAY

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

THE FRONT OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW AND UNABLE TO SEE JUST HOW LOW THE INNER PADS ARE

THE REAR OUTER PADS ARE GETTING LOW

THERE IS A BIG SCREW IN THE OSR TYRE TREAD

Pass 16 Nov 2018 101,412 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 94,152 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 87,386 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 78,948 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 74,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 71,459 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 71,449 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 19 Nov 2012 70,017 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 67,553 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 57,502 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 47,265 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,751 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 37,751 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 29,433 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 29,433 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YJ54 AKL is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YJ54 AKL, 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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YJ54 AKL is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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