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BT54 APK

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,285 mi
Last recorded121,285 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 APK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 121,285 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 121,285 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 118,223 miles

nearside front wheel slightly stiff to rotate

parking brake has only 20% effort

Fail 19 Nov 2021 118,223 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

nearside front wheel slightly stiff to rotate

parking brake has only 20% effort

Pass 2 Nov 2020 112,295 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Nov 2020 112,295 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Nov 2019 109,135 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 Nov 2019 109,135 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2018 106,062 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive under engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 102,914 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 99,068 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 99,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 94,715 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 85,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 79,027 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)

tpms light indicates a fault

Pass 23 Oct 2012 70,549 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn/corroded

nearside rear shock absorber upper shroud/bump stop insecure

offside rear brake pad wear sensor wire adrift

Fail 19 Oct 2012 70,485 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn/corroded

nearside rear shock absorber upper shroud/bump stop insecure

offside rear brake pad wear sensor wire adrift

Pass 16 Aug 2011 66,237 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 60,730 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 54,348 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 53,960 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 40,450 miles

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

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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BT54 APK is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BT54 APK, 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 BT54 APK registered?

BT54 APK is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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