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AK54 THU

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,750 mi
Last recorded70,750 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 THU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 70,750 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 12 Mar 2024 69,683 miles

both outer sills covered by plastic trims

oil leak engine

various damage over vehicle

Fail 12 Mar 2024 69,683 miles

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

TPMS light on

both outer sills covered by plastic trims

oil leak engine

various damage over vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2023 68,100 miles

front bumper damaged

oil leak engine

Fail 16 Mar 2023 68,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front bumper damaged

oil leak engine

Pass 22 Feb 2022 67,629 miles

both outer sills covered by plastic trims

front head light washers spray out to front of vehicle

oil leak engine

various marks over vehicle

Fail 18 Feb 2022 67,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

both outer sills covered by plastic trims

front head light washers spray out to front of vehicle

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak engine

various marks over vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2021 66,785 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both sides front tyres wearing on inner tread shoulders

both sides rear tyres worn close to wear indicators in middle of tread

Pass 12 Feb 2020 66,496 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 64,758 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 61,922 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 59,326 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 54,985 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 50,903 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 47,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2014 47,360 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2013 43,735 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 39,604 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 39,604 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 34,604 miles

front number plate has slight damage

n/s/f drop link cover split

Pass 18 Feb 2010 29,988 miles

n/s/f tyre has small cut to side wall (no cords showing)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 29,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre has small cut to side wall (no cords showing)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 25,363 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 21,348 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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AK54 THU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK54 THU, 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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AK54 THU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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