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AD54 BWL

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,752 mi
Last recorded99,752 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 BWL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 99,752 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 99,752 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 98,408 miles

Both Headlamp lens slightly hazy

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 97,173 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened including drive shaft (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 95,471 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened including drive shaft has surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 92,622 miles

Rear surface rust

Pass 14 Jul 2020 87,558 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front running low and side wall slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side rear running low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear surface rust

Fail 7 Jul 2020 87,469 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front running low and side wall slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side rear running low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear surface rust

Fail 7 Jul 2020 87,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 83,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 83,536 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 80,620 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 78,792 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 74,594 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 74,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 70,452 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 66,071 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 61,959 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 57,521 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 51,759 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,108 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 45,331 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 45,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2008 38,652 miles

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

Offside and nearside rear seatbelts not subject to full inspection as child restraints fitted.

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

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 31,224 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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AD54 BWL is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc 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 AD54 BWL, 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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AD54 BWL is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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