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BD54 HNR

2004 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

67,325 mi
Last recorded67,325 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 HNR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 67,325 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 61,910 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 61,900 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 61,900 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 56,842 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 56,840 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 51,827 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 59,093 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 56,476 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 56,475 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 53,850 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 51,581 miles

slight delaminating on rear number plate still readable

slight twisting in osf brake hose

Fail 20 Apr 2017 51,561 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight delaminating on rear number plate still readable

slight twisting in osf brake hose

Pass 27 Apr 2016 48,994 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 46,615 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 46,614 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 42,789 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 39,153 miles

NSF tyre worn on outer edge

NSR tyre worn on inner edge

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

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2012 35,856 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2012 35,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 33,750 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2010 32,117 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 30,095 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 27,640 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 21,877 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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BD54 HNR is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BD54 HNR, 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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BD54 HNR is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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