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BK54 ORW

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

127,104 mi
Last recorded127,104 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 ORW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 127,104 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 109,214 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 109,214 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2023 105,436 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 105,436 miles

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

Nearside 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 4 Oct 2022 102,074 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 99,196 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 92,455 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 89,998 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 21 Sep 2018 87,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside rear tyre worn and out of shape inner edge of tread

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 87,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside rear tyre worn and out of shape inner edge of tread

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 85,330 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre has cracking on sidewall and worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2016 83,026 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 80,327 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2015 80,327 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2014 73,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 11 Sep 2014 73,567 miles

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

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)

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 24 Sep 2013 68,539 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 64,737 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 59,613 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 56,073 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 51,169 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 51,167 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 44,180 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 39,033 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 39,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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BK54 ORW is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BK54 ORW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK54 ORW registered?

BK54 ORW is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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