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AY54 ZZM

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

152,978 mi
Last recorded152,978 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 ZZM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 152,978 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 147,680 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 147,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 72,141 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 141,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 135,886 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most of the 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

head light beam patterns both slightly faint but visible

Fail 27 Oct 2022 135,886 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most of the 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

head light beam patterns both slightly faint but visible

Pass 28 Oct 2021 127,598 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear outer drive shaft gator leaking grease

Pass 31 Oct 2020 120,610 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 120,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 112,359 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides, heavy mist/ built up over some time (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre in the same quarter of tread as a sticky string type puncture repair ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, tapered and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 112,359 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides, heavy mist/ built up over some time (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre in the same quarter of tread as a sticky string type puncture repair ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, tapered and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 100,672 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 91,891 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 90,798 miles

o/s front door mirror damaged.

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2016 90,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

o/s front door mirror damaged.

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 83,961 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 83,831 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 75,561 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 71,876 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 65,067 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 54,165 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 42,670 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 37,422 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,926 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 19,616 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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AY54 ZZM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black 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 AY54 ZZM, 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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AY54 ZZM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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