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YP54 UAJ

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

177,695 mi
Last recorded177,695 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 UAJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 177,695 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 177,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 169,526 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

oil warning light on engine very low on oil

Pass 20 Sep 2022 165,670 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 161,276 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 161,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235 50 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 153,450 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 145,335 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

TPMS light stays on

oil waning light stays on

Pass 20 Sep 2018 136,752 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear handbrake lever high

Rear washers not working

Fail 20 Sep 2018 136,752 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear handbrake lever high

Rear washers not working

Fail 7 Sep 2018 136,567 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated in RED (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 129,209 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine noisy

nearside front tyre outer wall perishing

Fail 6 Sep 2017 129,209 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front both (8.2.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine noisy

nearside front tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 21 Sep 2016 121,589 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 121,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 121,169 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 116,415 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 111,245 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 101,497 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 92,959 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 80,102 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 66,019 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 66,019 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 50,451 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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YP54 UAJ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YP54 UAJ, 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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YP54 UAJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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