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GJ54 ZFV

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,052 mi
Last recorded170,052 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 170,052 miles

Engine management lamp indicating a fault

Pass 23 Sep 2016 157,288 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER FRONT >>> WHEEL OFF CHECK ADVISED (3.5.1g)

COOLANT ISSUE/LEAK N/S/F

Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S/R (1.4.A.2f)

WIPERS STARTING TOP SPLIT

Pass 25 Sep 2015 145,006 miles

oil leak from engine and coolant leak from radiator

Pass 20 Oct 2014 137,081 miles

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

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

WHEEL/TYRE ALIGNMENT ISSUES

Pass 11 Oct 2013 126,731 miles

minor deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 9 Oct 2013 126,714 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

minor deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 19 Oct 2012 114,132 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 114,132 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 99,193 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 85,544 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 85,524 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 73,626 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 73,626 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 59,918 miles

frfont brake discs have advanced wear

nearside rear shock absorber casing not attatched

Pass 6 Oct 2007 49,287 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 2 Oct 2007 49,281 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

brake master cylinder fluid level low

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads low

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 ZFV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZFV, 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 ZFV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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