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BG54 VUC

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

129,032 mi
Last recorded129,032 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 129,032 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2025 122,260 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 122,241 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Apr 2024 118,217 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 118,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 104,295 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 104,295 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested tyres illegal (1.2.1 (g))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

low tyre pressure warning on

Pass 5 Jan 2022 91,510 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 86,827 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded possible fracture (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Possible issue with windscreen wipers or switch

Pass 13 Jan 2020 82,056 miles

Lower Engine cover fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 3 May 2019 81,212 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated.

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 79,767 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light iluminated

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Apr 2017 76,233 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 7 Apr 2017 76,231 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement advise replacement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement advise replacement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2016 72,996 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 72,995 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 67,664 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 62,086 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 62,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,426 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 52,917 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 46,082 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,835 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 36,896 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 30,034 miles

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)

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 VUC is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VUC, 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 VUC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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