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BD54 HNT

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

142,789 mi
Last recorded142,789 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 HNT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 142,789 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 142,789 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 139,224 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 139,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 134,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 127,092 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 127,092 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 111,742 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 111,742 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 110,930 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 104,659 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 100,983 miles

Front Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2017 95,343 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 67,485 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 62,870 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 58,984 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 55,832 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,621 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 52,390 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 42,180 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 42,180 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 35,042 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 25,621 miles

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)

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 HNT is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BD54 HNT, 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 BD54 HNT registered?

BD54 HNT is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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