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AO54 VVD

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

132,865 mi
Last recorded132,865 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 VVD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 132,865 miles

Nearside Rear drive shaft slightly corroded

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 131,931 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 131,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 127,473 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 127,473 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 126,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 122,503 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 117,668 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 112,933 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 110,048 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 103,597 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 94,593 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 88,340 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 82,108 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2013 77,334 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 72,601 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 72,565 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2011 69,347 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 May 2011 69,339 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 May 2011 69,323 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 66,539 miles

some wall damage to near side front tyre

Pass 10 May 2010 58,262 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 52,536 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 39,243 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 29,679 miles

rear brake pads are wearing low

Pass 6 Dec 2006 17,054 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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AO54 VVD is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AO54 VVD, 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 VVD is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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