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BL54 HYO

2004 BMW X3

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

111,566 mi
Last recorded111,566 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 HYO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 111,566 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 111,566 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated ratchet faulty (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside steering rack gaiters split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 104,940 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 104,940 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 104,005 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 104,005 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

brake warning lamp illuminated

four wheel drive warning lamp illuminated

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 5 Jul 2023 101,519 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 101,519 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 98,356 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 94,774 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 93,471 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 90,453 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 90,453 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 86,791 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 86,791 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 79,264 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 73,221 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 67,253 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 67,253 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 56,186 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 56,186 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 55,896 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 52,161 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 41,270 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 33,219 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 33,219 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 28,281 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 20,403 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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BL54 HYO is a 2004 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BL54 HYO, 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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BL54 HYO is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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