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YY54 DVM

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

130,456 mi
Last recorded130,456 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 DVM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 130,456 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak coolant light comes up on dashboard ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 130,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak coolant light comes up on dashboard ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 126,835 miles

all tyres worn on edges

engine oily

rear suspension rusty

windscreen cracked not in view of road

Fail 8 May 2025 126,835 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction temp repair (8.2.1.2 (h))

all tyres worn on edges

engine oily

rear suspension rusty

windscreen cracked not in view of road

Pass 7 May 2024 121,130 miles

BOLT PLIT ON SUPPORT PAN

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened ratchet m/m (1.1.15 (b))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both - front & rear fading (0.1 (b))

fuel cap sealing ring perished

Fail 7 May 2024 121,130 miles

BOLT PLIT ON SUPPORT PAN

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened ratchet m/m (1.1.15 (b))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both - front & rear fading (0.1 (b))

fuel cap sealing ring perished

Pass 4 May 2023 115,067 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 109,841 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tires (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2022 109,839 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tires (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 105,668 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 105,668 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 102,420 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2018 97,434 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 95,155 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 90,821 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 84,290 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 78,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 68,423 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)

all 4 tyres cracking on sidewalls and within the tread depths

Fail 22 Feb 2014 68,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

all 4 tyres cracking on sidewalls and within the tread depths

Pass 18 Jan 2013 59,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2012 49,326 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 37,124 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 24,912 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 20,210 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 16,213 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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YY54 DVM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YY54 DVM, 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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YY54 DVM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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