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BT54 XPK

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,581 mi
Last recorded119,581 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 XPK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 119,581 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 119,578 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))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre rear (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 May 2018 115,459 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2017 112,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit innetr shoulder bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 108,115 miles

n/s rack gaiter clip loose but gaiter secure,n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 5 May 2016 108,109 miles

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

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

n/s rack gaiter clip loose but gaiter secure,n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Apr 2015 101,709 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 94,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 87,941 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 87,941 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 79,987 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 70,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 70,014 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 60,432 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 60,432 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 47,541 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,844 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 22,097 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 XPK is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XPK, 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 XPK is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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