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YT54 WGW

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,625 mi
Last recorded106,625 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 WGW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 106,625 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 106,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 106,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 105,993 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 104,567 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 102,513 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 102,513 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 100,632 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 100,255 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 99,395 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 97,343 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 93,503 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn front prop rear uj ()

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2015 89,481 miles

slight wear in front propshaft rear joint

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2014 84,449 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 84,449 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 81,154 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 81,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 77,871 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 74,325 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 72,653 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

ns inner brake light inop

ns inner side light inop

os inner brake light inop

Pass 16 Jun 2010 63,961 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 63,961 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,380 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 26,853 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 21,140 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 21,140 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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YT54 WGW is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YT54 WGW, 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 YT54 WGW registered?

YT54 WGW is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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