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AU54 LVJ

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,231 mi
Last recorded155,231 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 LVJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 155,231 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 144,402 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 132,862 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 123,511 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 121,204 miles

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

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

Offside front brake disc guard detached

Fail 14 Sep 2016 121,204 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside front brake disc guard detached

Pass 25 Aug 2015 109,481 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 109,478 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 100,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 90,526 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 87,686 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 78,567 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 74,628 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 64,376 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 64,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 59,799 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 50,433 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 38,832 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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AU54 LVJ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU54 LVJ, 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 AU54 LVJ registered?

AU54 LVJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is AU54 LVJ safe to buy?

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