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BT54 JPU

2004 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,535 mi
Last recorded138,535 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 JPU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 138,535 miles

Brake pad wear indicator warning light on .

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm inner bush has some softening. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has some inner edge wear.

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 138,535 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad wear indicator warning light on .

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm inner bush has some softening. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has some inner edge wear.

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 127,822 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 115,389 miles

ns front cv gaitor perrished

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 7 Jan 2014 101,082 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 96,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2012 89,358 miles

Brake Fluid Level Low.

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 79,847 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 79,847 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 77,014 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 61,561 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 46,329 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 31,991 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 17,941 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 17,941 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 JPU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JPU, 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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BT54 JPU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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