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BG54 NJE

2004 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

171,505 mi
Last recorded171,505 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 NJE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 171,505 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Engine bay tray loose

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Position lamp lens slightly defective

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Central 3rd lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under body has surface corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2026 171,505 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2022 164,201 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2022 164,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 155,799 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 152,174 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 152,174 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 145,424 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 14,087 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 132,031 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 118,611 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 104,609 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 93,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre treads and sidewalls damaged [235/55 17]

Pass 1 Feb 2013 84,257 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 84,211 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 78,686 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 71,392 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 65,122 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 55,623 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 55,610 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 55,464 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 44,225 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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BG54 NJE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BG54 NJE, 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 BG54 NJE registered?

BG54 NJE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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