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YU54 YAA

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

184,278 mi
Last recorded184,278 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU54 YAA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 184,278 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 168,796 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Oct 2024 168,796 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Oct 2023 159,450 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 159,442 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 153,057 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 153,049 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2021 140,633 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 137,270 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 125,214 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 117,030 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 109,249 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)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 99,734 miles

f/o/s lower control arm inner bush wear (front)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 91,780 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 84,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 77,115 miles

front discs pitted

front tyres on 2mm and 3mm and worn on edges

o/s/r lower suspension arm bent

Fail 24 Aug 2013 77,034 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front discs pitted

front tyres on 2mm and 3mm and worn on edges

o/s/r lower suspension arm bent

Pass 24 Aug 2012 70,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Aug 2011 63,419 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 54,601 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 54,554 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2009 46,829 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 44,959 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 34,929 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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YU54 YAA is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black 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 YU54 YAA, 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 YU54 YAA registered?

YU54 YAA is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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