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YL04 ZWX

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

103,862 mi
Last recorded103,862 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 ZWX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 103,862 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 103,846 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 100,104 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 31 Jan 2024 95,945 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 86,221 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 72,389 miles

Front Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 64,187 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 56,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 54,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 52,467 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 49,317 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 49,317 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jan 2016 47,048 miles

Advise h/brake reqs attention near to reserve limit

Pass 12 Jan 2015 42,888 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front and rear b/pads getting low

advise park brake reqs attention

Pass 27 Jan 2014 39,684 miles

advise parking brake lever travel is high.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 36,471 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 32,194 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2011 25,672 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 22,866 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 20,320 miles

All tyres have cracks in the tread

Pass 30 Jul 2007 18,671 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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YL04 ZWX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YL04 ZWX, 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 ZWX registered?

YL04 ZWX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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