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BT54 XOG

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

162,166 mi
Last recorded162,166 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 XOG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 162,166 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 162,164 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 160,159 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Nov 2023 160,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2022 145,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2022 145,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 139,557 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 134,156 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 129,535 miles

Rear Coil spring worn both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 122,678 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMs warning light in

Fail 12 Nov 2018 122,646 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMs warning light in

Pass 28 Nov 2017 117,215 miles

Engine management warning light stays on

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside wiper blade split at ends

Parking brake efficiency just passed at 16%

TPMS warning light does not flash a number of times but remains on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2017 115,948 miles

Centre brake lamp not working

Engine management warning light stays on

Nearside front wing/bumper damaged

Offside wiper blade split at ends

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 115,945 miles

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

Centre brake lamp not working

Engine management warning light stays on

Nearside front wing/bumper damaged

Offside wiper blade split at ends

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 109,913 miles

Centre brake lamp not working

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Aug 2016 109,913 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre brake lamp not working

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2015 103,562 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2015 103,562 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2014 98,763 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 88,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2012 77,221 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 77,221 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate cracked

o/s f side indicator intermittently not working

Pass 16 Aug 2011 64,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,610 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 45,696 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 45,684 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 28,048 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 23,828 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 22,685 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 XOG is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 XOG, 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 XOG is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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