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YK54 HDN

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

123,202 mi
Last recorded123,202 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 HDN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 123,202 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 120,653 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 117,941 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRON BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

UNDER SURFACE CORRISION (ALL AROUND)

Pass 14 Jan 2023 115,189 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 115,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 112,064 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 108,792 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 104,423 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 97,396 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 95,389 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 86,306 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 86,306 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect *** bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 80,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 76,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 71,010 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 71,010 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 65,884 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 65,884 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2011 59,500 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 59,450 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 47,350 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 47,290 miles

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

no full veiw to underbody due to covers

Pass 14 May 2009 34,597 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 30,196 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 30,196 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 23,813 miles

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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YK54 HDN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YK54 HDN, 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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YK54 HDN is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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