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YM04 FYW

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

161,374 mi
Last recorded161,374 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 FYW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 161,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 161,374 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 158,231 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 158,209 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2023 155,343 miles

Offside 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 5 Sep 2022 151,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 148,524 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 144,320 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 138,294 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 131,126 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 131,126 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 123,618 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 117,291 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 110,385 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 103,197 miles

high level brake light has some LEDs not working

Pass 25 Jun 2013 94,635 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)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 94,632 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 81,795 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 69,046 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 68,755 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 66,126 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 61,168 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 28 Jul 2008 58,938 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Jul 2007 55,664 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 55,664 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

n/s front headlight lens split not effecting beam ok at test

Pass 29 Mar 2007 49,571 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 49,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s horn not working

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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YM04 FYW is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YM04 FYW, 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 YM04 FYW registered?

YM04 FYW is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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