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BJ54 XAV

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,028 mi
Last recorded166,028 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 XAV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 166,028 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 159,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2023 159,246 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2022 153,554 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt *Advise Att* (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated appears pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 153,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt *Advise Att* (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated appears pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 147,332 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 142,473 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil weeping from engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 142,473 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil weeping from engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 136,297 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 128,338 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 128,338 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 122,514 miles

1/4 of high level stop lamp is inop

nail in offside front tyre

rear tyres are at 3.5mm

Pass 6 Sep 2016 109,179 miles

n/s/f shocker slightly leaking

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 9 Sep 2015 97,425 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 95,742 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 94,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 91,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

child seat fitted o/s/r unable to fully inspect adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2012 87,599 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 80,927 miles

Parking brake travel is long

Pass 11 Mar 2011 80,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

transfer box leaking oil

Fail 9 Mar 2011 80,847 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

transfer box leaking oil

Pass 10 Mar 2010 61,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 61,060 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 44,372 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 36,190 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 28,077 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 28,073 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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BJ54 XAV 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 77.8%.

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 BJ54 XAV, 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 BJ54 XAV registered?

BJ54 XAV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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