2004 BMW X3 2.5L Petrol · YY54 SUX
2004 BMW X3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 23 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 184,508 miles. MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,508 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY54 SUX Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2026
- 184,508 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY54 SUX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW X3 (YY54 SUX) between November 2007 and October 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)”.
YY54 SUX Mileage History
- 21/11/200773,934 mi
- 21/11/200899,379 mi+25,445 mi
- 03/10/2009115,123 mi+15,744 mi
- 01/10/2010119,542 mi+4,419 mi
- 04/10/2010119,548 mi+6 mi
- 17/09/2013141,581 mi+22,033 mi
- 17/09/2013141,581 mi
- 12/09/2014143,036 mi+1,455 mi
- 12/09/2014143,036 mi
- 15/09/2015147,351 mi+4,315 mi
- 01/10/2016159,042 mi+11,691 mi
- 27/09/2017164,441 mi+5,399 mi
- 24/09/2018170,229 mi+5,788 mi
- 24/09/2018170,229 mi
- 07/11/2019177,019 mi+6,790 mi
- 12/12/2020181,960 mi+4,941 mi
- 24/10/2026184,508 mi+2,548 mi
Average of roughly 5,843 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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