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AE54 VHY

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

102,701 mi
Last recorded102,701 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 VHY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 102,701 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 101,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 100,296 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 98,989 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 97,899 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 97,899 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 96,567 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 95,790 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 93,343 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 89,700 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 84,832 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 79,669 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 74,684 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 15,325 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 63,639 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 63,639 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 55,301 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2010 46,478 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 39,130 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 39,129 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 32,083 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 25,850 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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AE54 VHY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE54 VHY, 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 AE54 VHY registered?

AE54 VHY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is AE54 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 VHY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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