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YV04 FHK

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,925 mi
Last recorded118,925 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 FHK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 118,925 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 118,925 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2025 115,688 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 115,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 111,765 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 111,765 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 108,602 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 106,160 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 106,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 102,207 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 97,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 97,384 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 92,180 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive washer fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 91,052 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 91,052 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 84,403 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 74,447 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 72,282 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 67,766 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2014 67,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2013 62,918 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 62,918 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 57,936 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,741 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 43,629 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 36,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 29,117 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)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 23,410 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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YV04 FHK is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YV04 FHK, 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 YV04 FHK registered?

YV04 FHK is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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