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AJ54 BVP

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

134,933 mi
Last recorded134,933 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 BVP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 134,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 134,894 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lamdba high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal badly perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all brake disc's corroded

manifold exhaust sound like leaking but am unable to see clearly and lamdba is high.

Pass 19 Jul 2022 133,270 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 119,621 miles

Nearside Rear tyre edges worn

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 106,316 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 106,316 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 99,459 miles

Rear tyres x 2 edges worn

Fail 30 Jun 2018 99,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear tyres x 2 edges worn

Pass 19 Jun 2017 89,127 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 86,502 miles

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 83,899 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 80,417 miles

advise n/s/r inner side light n/w

Pass 13 Feb 2014 75,559 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 58,094 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 54,259 miles

fuel cap seal cracking.

offside rear tyre inner sidewall very cracked.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 44,463 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 34,979 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 33,405 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,803 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 28,199 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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AJ54 BVP is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AJ54 BVP, 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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AJ54 BVP is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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