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AE54 WXK

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

149,198 mi
Last recorded149,198 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 WXK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 149,198 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 140,436 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 140,433 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 131,561 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 124,796 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 120,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 115,612 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 115,612 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 111,264 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 106,231 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 106,231 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 101,433 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 96,245 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 96,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 89,692 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Sep 2014 83,535 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 77,048 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 67,668 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 57,083 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 48,286 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 6 Nov 2009 40,026 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 31 Oct 2008 28,900 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 19,354 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 WXK is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE54 WXK registered?

AE54 WXK is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is AE54 WXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 WXK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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