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AX54 NEO

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

91,667 mi
Last recorded91,667 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 NEO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 91,667 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 90,292 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 90,279 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 89,192 miles

Central heatshield insecure.

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 88,479 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 88,479 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 87,614 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 86,294 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 86,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 84,673 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake may require adjustment .

Rear exhaust shield loose .

Pass 5 Jan 2018 82,949 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 80,145 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 76,734 miles

2/ unalbe to cheak outer sills due to sill covers

Fail 5 Jan 2016 76,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1/ o/s front tyre near legal limits

2/ unalbe to cheak outer sills due to sill covers

Pass 7 Jan 2015 71,915 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 71,914 miles

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

1/ n/s front tyre at legal limits 2/ o/s front tyre at legal limits and becoming perished

Pass 8 Jan 2014 66,856 miles

1. Front tyres wearing low on edges. 2. Rear brake pads wearing low. 3. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 61,913 miles

nail in n/s front tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2012 57,932 miles

front wiper slightly smearing

Fail 12 Jan 2012 57,932 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

front wiper slightly smearing

Pass 14 Jan 2011 50,656 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 48,582 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 48,582 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 37,851 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 31,147 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 25,677 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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AX54 NEO is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AX54 NEO, 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 AX54 NEO registered?

AX54 NEO is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is AX54 NEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX54 NEO shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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