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BD54 ZSV

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,665 mi
Last recorded107,665 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 ZSV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 107,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 95,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 102,137 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 100,235 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 100,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 96,342 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 92,625 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 86,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 86,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 74,862 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 65,478 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under trays, heat shields and covers obscuring vision of various components

Pass 3 Dec 2015 59,698 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 55,652 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 51,141 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 46,504 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 42,076 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 36,611 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 28,992 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 21,197 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 17,124 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 ZSV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZSV, 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 BD54 ZSV registered?

BD54 ZSV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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