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AE54 XZM

2004 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

198,242 mi
Last recorded198,242 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XZM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 198,242 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 186,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 177,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc slightly corroded

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 175,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 169,634 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 165,655 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 156,198 miles

advise under tray fitted and engine cover fitted obscuring some items

Pass 19 Dec 2016 154,284 miles

both rear top shockabsorber covers lose

near side otter cv gaiter slight leak

Fail 19 Dec 2016 154,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear top shockabsorber covers lose

near side otter cv gaiter slight leak

Pass 22 Dec 2015 139,983 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low inside

Rear shock dust covers deteriated

Fail 22 Dec 2015 139,983 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low inside

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

Rear shock dust covers deteriated

Pass 17 Dec 2014 124,097 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 109,040 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 96,530 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2012 85,463 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 75,494 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 64,877 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 53,557 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 42,233 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 XZM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XZM, 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 XZM registered?

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

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The MOT history for AE54 XZM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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