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GJ54 OPE

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

141,687 mi
Last recorded141,687 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 OPE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 141,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside rear driveshaft flange (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front disc and pads worn low

Fail 5 Dec 2025 141,687 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside rear driveshaft flange (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front disc and pads worn low

Pass 10 Dec 2024 140,142 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 136,080 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 136,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 130,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Dec 2021 124,806 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

parking brake has little/reserve travel

Pass 26 Nov 2020 120,946 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 120,946 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 117,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 117,013 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn uj worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 111,863 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 111,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 105,273 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front number plate cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front prop shaft rear u/j has slight play

some covers fitted / unable to check all components

Pass 19 Dec 2016 95,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

various covers obscuring components

Pass 22 Dec 2015 87,404 miles

Oil Leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 81,279 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 73,955 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 73,955 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad warning light on

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 71,304 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 67,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 67,611 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 57,825 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 46,564 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn to 3mm, only 1.4mm useable tread remaining, advise replacement

Fail 15 Nov 2010 46,564 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad wear indicator illuminated

front and rear brake discs showing signs of advanced wear

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn severly on outer areas of tread and showing signs of advanced wear

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn to 3mm, only 1.4mm useable tread remaining, advise replacement

tyre pressure system warning lamp illuminated

Pass 17 Nov 2009 37,998 miles

advise full brake check and tyre check in 4 to 6 months

Pass 21 Oct 2008 25,717 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 19,339 miles

sideskirts fitted so unable to fully check sills on car

Pass 20 Nov 2006 11,048 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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GJ54 OPE 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 72.4%.

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 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 GJ54 OPE, 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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What year was GJ54 OPE registered?

GJ54 OPE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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