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GF54 JVA

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

131,805 mi
Last recorded131,805 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 JVA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 131,805 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 131,798 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 121,145 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 117,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strut (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays obscuring testable items

Pass 21 Feb 2022 115,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2021 111,589 miles

Nearside Rear shockabsorber dust cover adrift.

Offside Front brake backplate slightly loose.

Pass 18 Feb 2020 108,478 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Front ,Rear & Side (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake connector corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift.

Pass 19 Feb 2019 102,854 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front, both rear and both side repeaters. (4.4.3 (a))

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

n/s/r shockabsorber dust cover adrift,rear brake pipe connector corroded.undertrays & engine cover fitted covering some testable items.

Pass 27 Feb 2018 96,419 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 96,419 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 89,670 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak Engine sump area. ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Slightly corroded shock absorber shaft. (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber external cover insecure.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 81,824 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r brake pipe connector rusting.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 74,025 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 68,315 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 61,714 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 61,714 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 58,728 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,759 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 37,667 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 27,340 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 21,452 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 16,745 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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GF54 JVA is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GF54 JVA, 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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GF54 JVA is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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