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AD54 BWN

2004 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

167,702 mi
Last recorded167,702 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 BWN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 167,702 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 155,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 155,526 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 142,899 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted making inspection difficult.

Vibration on engine area.

Fail 17 Aug 2020 142,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted making inspection difficult.

Vibration on engine area.

Pass 19 Aug 2019 129,088 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 129,088 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 116,765 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 116,765 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 103,598 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 103,598 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 97,406 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 87,888 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 87,888 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 79,124 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

bothside front tyres cracking

offside front windscreen wiper split

Fail 7 Dec 2013 72,253 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 72,253 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 63,428 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 55,269 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 55,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 50,306 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 44,258 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 39,461 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 35,518 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 33,003 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 BWN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BWN, 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 BWN is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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