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YL04 JBV

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,438 mi
Last recorded132,438 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 JBV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 132,438 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2025 132,438 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 123,876 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2024 123,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 109,576 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 98,314 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 98,315 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 91,140 miles

covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2020 91,140 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2019 83,542 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 78,440 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 72,727 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 67,996 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 67,810 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective was seized but freed it off (8.4.2)

under trays fitted blocking view of some lower components

washer jets work but spray low possibly low pressure or partial blockage

Pass 10 Nov 2015 67,461 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 67,461 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 65,787 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 65,787 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 64,892 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,003 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 56,631 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 56,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 49,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 40,020 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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YL04 JBV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YL04 JBV, 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 YL04 JBV registered?

YL04 JBV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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