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GK54 XRW

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

194,333 mi
Last recorded194,333 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 XRW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 194,333 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 190,799 miles

Nearside Rear Quarter panel is damaged but has no sharp edges

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 190,799 miles

Nearside Rear Quarter panel is damaged but has no sharp edges

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 186,297 miles

Nearside Rear Quarter panel is damaged but has no sharp edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the very inner edge of the tread pattern

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the very inner edge of the tread pattern

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 186,297 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Quarter panel is damaged but has no sharp edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the very inner edge of the tread pattern

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the very inner edge of the tread pattern

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 169,313 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak From engine and gear box. ()

Nearside Rear Bumper and body slightly bend inside due collision, ( no sharp edges ).

Nearside Rear Lower The rear exhaust box is tightened by the bumper, risk of burn, can be dangerous.

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Cracked. (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Four cracks, two on center, one at n/s and other at o/s upper. (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 169,312 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Central Front Lower Oil leak From engine and gear box. ()

Nearside Rear Bumper and body slightly bend inside due collision, ( no sharp edges ).

Nearside Rear Lower The rear exhaust box is tightened by the bumper, risk of burn, can be dangerous.

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Cracked. (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Four cracks, two on center, one at n/s and other at o/s upper. (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 149,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2016 149,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 132,647 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 132,645 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 114,401 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 100,354 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 84,407 miles

winter tyres fitted all round

Pass 29 Dec 2011 66,332 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 52,382 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 28,959 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 16,638 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 13,089 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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GK54 XRW is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GK54 XRW, 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 GK54 XRW registered?

GK54 XRW is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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