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YT54 YZN

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,554 mi
Last recorded116,554 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 YZN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 116,554 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 114,789 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 110,262 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 103,095 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 95,458 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 84,399 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Jun 2019 84,399 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Jun 2018 75,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 75,036 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jammed (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 67,707 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 62,938 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,596 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 50,528 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 48,367 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 46,429 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 42,469 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 40,460 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,675 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 36,448 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,281 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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YT54 YZN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YZN, 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 YZN registered?

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

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