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YS54 HNL

2004 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

215,632 mi
Last recorded215,632 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 HNL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 215,632 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 215,632 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 205,372 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 199,139 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 199,139 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f anti roll bar link top boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 193,831 miles

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

front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2022 183,677 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 177,538 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 176,130 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 165,910 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 141,226 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 141,226 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 123,702 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 110,548 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 102,938 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 91,337 miles

both front fog lamps not working

Fail 17 Mar 2014 91,337 miles

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

both front fog lamps not working

Pass 11 Dec 2012 73,701 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 73,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 65,523 miles

advise slight lip front discs

Pass 15 Dec 2010 56,314 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 46,139 miles

advise front and rear pads low

advise handbrake travel

Pass 16 Dec 2008 36,541 miles

advise front pads getting worn

advise rear pads getting slightly worn

Pass 19 Dec 2007 27,226 miles

2 frontwipers

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side/near side front tyres side wall damage

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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YS54 HNL is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YS54 HNL, 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 YS54 HNL registered?

YS54 HNL is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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