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YJ54 FRW

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,676 mi
Last recorded115,676 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 FRW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 115,676 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 115,668 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage rod snapped/detached (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad material detached from backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 112,592 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 108,497 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 103,044 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 103,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 95,271 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 90,857 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 85,567 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 78,451 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 71,427 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 65,331 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 58,438 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 53,226 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 46,950 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 42,183 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Oil level close to minimum

Pass 31 Mar 2011 35,507 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 28,344 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 21,936 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,249 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 14,249 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 FRW is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YJ54 FRW, 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 YJ54 FRW registered?

YJ54 FRW is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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