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BG54 AJO

2004 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,689 mi
Last recorded115,689 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 AJO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 115,689 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 115,684 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing one each of all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 106,400 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake only just legal requirement

Pass 12 Jul 2018 96,467 miles

parking brake performance only just met legal requirements

Pass 22 Jul 2017 96,303 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 93,875 miles

advise handbrake adjustment

Pass 14 Jul 2015 90,812 miles

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

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 13 Jul 2015 90,808 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 81,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

N/S/F steering rack end excessive play.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 81,947 miles

N/S/F steering rack end excessive play.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 71,615 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 71,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 60,505 miles

both rear 235/50/18 and nearside front on 2/3mm

Fail 6 Aug 2012 60,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear 235/50/18 and nearside front on 2/3mm

Pass 20 Jul 2011 60,207 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 57,996 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 53,252 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 41,593 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 30,201 miles

long hand brake travel

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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BG54 AJO is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BG54 AJO, 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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BG54 AJO is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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