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BT54 ASO

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

117,639 mi
Last recorded117,639 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 ASO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 117,639 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2025 117,522 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 115,233 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 113,669 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 111,806 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 110,778 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 105,097 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 105,097 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 100,377 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 97,291 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 97,289 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 93,307 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 87,684 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 82,870 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 76,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 73,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 68,789 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 56,339 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 44,546 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 44,546 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2010 43,529 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 25,388 miles

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 14,149 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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BT54 ASO is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BT54 ASO, 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 ASO registered?

BT54 ASO is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 2 December 2004.

Is BT54 ASO safe to buy?

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