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BT54 UBA

2004 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

197,049 mi
Last recorded197,049 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 UBA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 197,049 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 197,049 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 186,924 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 175,852 miles

Exhaust rubber deteriated

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock Absorber bump stop deteriated

Fail 8 Oct 2019 175,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust rubber deteriated

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock Absorber bump stop deteriated

Pass 11 Oct 2018 161,089 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 142,115 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Oct 2017 142,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 121,644 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 98,675 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 98,664 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) fouling wheel (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2014 84,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 73,544 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 58,325 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 52,651 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 44,109 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 35,534 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,958 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 22,184 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 UBA is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UBA, 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 UBA is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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