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BN54 WOY

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

124,169 mi
Last recorded124,169 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 WOY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 124,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 124,167 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 119,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 108,731 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 108,671 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 99,169 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 99,160 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 96,881 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake high (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 1 May 2021 96,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake high (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 23 May 2020 93,806 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to suspension components

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2020 93,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to suspension components

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 90,630 miles

corrosion to heat Shields

corrosion to steering and suspension components

corrosion to suspension springs

fuel cap seal cracking

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre cracking heavily in tread

oil dampness around engine areas

rear high level brake light leds missings/inop

Fail 25 May 2019 90,630 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion to heat Shields

corrosion to steering and suspension components

corrosion to suspension springs

fuel cap seal cracking

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre cracking heavily in tread

oil dampness around engine areas

rear high level brake light leds missings/inop

Pass 12 May 2018 87,346 miles

Oil leak small amount on bottom of the engine ()

o/s/r tyre lightly cracking between tread

Pass 20 May 2017 84,238 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 84,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2016 81,108 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 81,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R Tyre low 2mm!!

Pass 16 May 2015 77,664 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 73,039 miles

coil springs corroded

engine under tray fitted

front inner brake pads apper low

Fail 16 May 2014 73,039 miles

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

coil springs corroded

engine under tray fitted

front inner brake pads apper low

Pass 18 May 2013 68,982 miles

engine under tray fitted

slight play in n s f lower ball joint

Pass 26 May 2012 65,360 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 58,509 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 58,197 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 58,197 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2009 54,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear tyres have minor cuts on inner sidewalls

Pass 18 Oct 2009 54,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres have minor cuts on inner sidewalls

Pass 31 Oct 2008 42,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four tyres perishing in tread

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both front wipers worn

both rear tyre on limits

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

offside seat belt not checked due to childseat base fitted

power steering resevior damp

Pass 15 Oct 2007 32,150 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 WOY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 BN54 WOY, 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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BN54 WOY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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