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BN54 BVO

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,049 mi
Last recorded120,049 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 BVO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 120,049 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 117,168 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 117,168 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 110,094 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 110,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 103,730 miles

Slight marking in screen

Fail 22 Oct 2015 103,730 miles

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

Slight marking in screen

Pass 24 Oct 2014 92,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2013 78,356 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 63,417 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 55,511 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 39,162 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 39,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 29,040 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/r tyres surface starting to crack

Pass 28 Nov 2007 26,088 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 22,018 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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BN54 BVO is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BN54 BVO, 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 BN54 BVO registered?

BN54 BVO is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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