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YK04 CGB

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

116,017 mi
Last recorded116,017 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 CGB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 116,017 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 112,677 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 109,076 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak, undertray wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 108,965 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak, undertray wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 104,104 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 103,952 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 99,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 93,997 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 89,443 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 89,441 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie bar inverted ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 84,636 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 84,636 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 79,500 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel seal perishing

Pass 9 Nov 2016 76,249 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 75,100 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 73,680 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 70,523 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 67,644 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 65,132 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 65,132 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 52,547 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 43,234 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 36,798 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 36,797 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,780 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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YK04 CGB is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YK04 CGB, 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 YK04 CGB registered?

YK04 CGB is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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