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AE54 XDN

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,370 mi
Last recorded108,370 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XDN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 108,370 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 100,819 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 93,042 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 93,042 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 81,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 80,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 80,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 75,750 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning non obligatory stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 69,863 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 65,310 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,135 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,600 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 53,995 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 51,930 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,790 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 47,214 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 43,122 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 38,289 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 33,090 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 30,696 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 XDN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XDN, 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 XDN registered?

AE54 XDN is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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