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BF54 GPZ

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

169,351 mi
Last recorded169,351 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 GPZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 169,351 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 163,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 162,004 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2023 160,621 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2023 160,621 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2022 159,627 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2021 158,502 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 156,693 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 152,897 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 152,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 149,470 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 149,470 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 145,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 140,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 139,978 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

4X4 warning lamp on dash

both rear tyres have slight cracks on the side walls

Pass 30 Sep 2014 137,095 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 130,968 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 130,968 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 121,897 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 121,897 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 114,021 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 104,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 104,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

coolant warning light on

engine oil level low

Pass 6 Aug 2009 90,206 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 90,201 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 71,479 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 52,820 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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BF54 GPZ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BF54 GPZ, 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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BF54 GPZ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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