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BG54 NJN

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,443 mi
Last recorded85,443 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 NJN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 85,443 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 82,747 miles

all tyres wearing low

engine slightly burning oil on start up from cold but clears

front number plate slight cracked

os number plate lamp inop

os sun visor not storing away correct sags down slight

Fail 2 Sep 2021 82,747 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn [[[[ both ]]]] front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front number plate slight cracked

os number plate lamp inop

all tyres wearing low

engine slightly burning oil on start up from cold but clears

os sun visor not storing away correct sags down slight

Pass 29 Aug 2020 82,085 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 82,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 77,776 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 70,784 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 63,273 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 54,661 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 50,286 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 44,990 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 44,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 38,423 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 35,246 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 31,869 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 31 Oct 2009 28,709 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 25,844 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 22,500 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 NJN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NJN, 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 NJN is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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