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AO54 HZX

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

186,915 mi
Last recorded186,915 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 HZX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 186,915 miles

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

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

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

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 on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 27 Aug 2025 186,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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 on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 15 Aug 2024 172,487 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 172,211 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) Free play at wheel rim, steering very heavy in operation, steering rack ,visable through failed rack boot, is corroded. (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track rod end is "squealing" as steering operated, believed to be in a DANGEROUS condition. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

The operation of the steering on this vehicle gives me real cause for concern, it is heavy, components are squealing and it has excess freeplay in it.

Pass 6 Jun 2023 157,202 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 157,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 144,702 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 144,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 134,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 132,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear Offside brake low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front And Rear bump stop and shock covers are deteriorated

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms,and ball joints (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 132,729 miles

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned x2 (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 132,705 miles

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned x2 (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 130,677 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 125,980 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 119,619 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 113,265 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 108,252 miles

front brake discs discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Dec 2013 101,262 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 84,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Dec 2011 67,348 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and small cutsin tyres

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and small cuts in tyre

rear seat belts not checked re heavy boxes on rear seats

Pass 22 Dec 2011 67,348 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and small cutsin tyres

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and small cuts in tyre

rear seat belts not checked re heavy boxes on rear seats

Pass 20 Dec 2010 55,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2009 45,879 miles

child seat in rear/ rear belts not tested

Pass 18 Dec 2008 36,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 25,073 miles

Deep cuts in O/S/R tyre tread.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 25,073 miles

Deep cuts in O/S/R tyre tread.

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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AO54 HZX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO54 HZX, 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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AO54 HZX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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