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YK54 HDV

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

121,926 mi
Last recorded121,926 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 121,926 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 121,926 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 116,861 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 114,375 miles

Offside front outer cv boot deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 111,114 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2023 111,111 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 109,024 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 107,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 104,756 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 101,610 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 96,047 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 88,891 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 83,452 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 79,128 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 76,352 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 71,839 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 71,839 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2011 63,008 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2011 63,008 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2010 53,636 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 44,874 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 44,874 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 39,753 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 39,753 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 27,845 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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YK54 HDV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc 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 YK54 HDV, 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 HDV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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