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AU54 SBV

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

78,116 mi
Last recorded78,116 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 SBV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 78,116 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre Both ()

Pass 5 Sep 2024 68,369 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 61,605 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 55,243 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 53,378 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 54,612 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 49,491 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 45,960 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 42,660 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 39,401 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 36,166 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 31,716 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 28,347 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 24,829 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 18,934 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 18,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 13,762 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 10,733 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 8,329 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 5,178 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 SBV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 SBV, 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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What year was AU54 SBV registered?

AU54 SBV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is AU54 SBV safe to buy?

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