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GJ54 ZFB

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,712 mi
Last recorded117,712 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 ZFB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 117,712 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 112,966 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 106,574 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 106,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE. ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 102,911 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 102,911 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 95,892 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both heavily perished also (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Under body covers fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2019 95,892 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both heavily perished also (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 88,419 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below max level

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 88,419 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below max level

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 82,451 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 82,451 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2016 81,273 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 81,273 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 76,046 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 71,529 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 67,339 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2013 67,339 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 63,714 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 63,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2011 59,858 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 May 2011 59,858 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 May 2010 52,517 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2010 52,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 46,224 miles

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

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 25 Oct 2008 42,604 miles

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

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

offside bonnet catch stickey

Pass 22 Oct 2007 32,566 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,075 miles

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

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 ZFB is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZFB, 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 ZFB is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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