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YK54 LNO

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,820 mi
Last recorded184,820 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 LNO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 184,820 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 182,462 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 177,513 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 172,286 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 168,820 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 156,412 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 147,337 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 141,019 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 140,852 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 93,830 miles

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)

n/s/r and o/s/f bump stop splitting

Pass 18 Aug 2010 84,762 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 84,761 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 71,824 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 71,824 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 59,349 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 46,607 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 46,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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 LNO is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YK54 LNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK54 LNO registered?

YK54 LNO is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is YK54 LNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK54 LNO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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