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GJ54 RNN

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,770 mi
Last recorded124,770 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 RNN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 124,770 miles

Coolant leak radiator core leaking ()

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 124,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working inner (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most front ball joint [in hub] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine / gearbox leak , underside of vehicle soaking with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing middle (7.1.2 (d))

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

Coolant leak radiator core leaking ()

Pass 9 Apr 2019 115,164 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 115,164 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 106,640 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 106,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 103,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 103,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 100,234 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 100,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 96,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low / minimum

Fail 2 Mar 2015 96,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low / minimum

Pass 4 Nov 2013 86,855 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 72,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 62,434 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 54,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2009 46,800 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,701 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 38,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear pads getting low

rear number plate deteriorating

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 RNN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RNN, 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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GJ54 RNN is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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