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GL54 DHF

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

117,984 mi
Last recorded117,984 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 DHF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 117,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge heavily worn bald/on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 111,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 102,937 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 102,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2019 89,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 84,813 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 77,670 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 77,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50/18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 71,619 miles

Item removed from windscreen in drivers view

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 71,584 miles

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

Item removed from windscreen in drivers view

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 64,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2015 64,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 57,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2014 57,981 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2013 52,449 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre cut but NOT to cord - advice replacement

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2013 52,449 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

NSF tyre cut but NOT to cord - advice replacement

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 47,734 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 47,734 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 47,068 miles

BABY SEATS FITTED TO REAR SEATS[UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 47,068 miles

BABY SEATS FITTED TO REAR SEATS[UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2011 35,907 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Jan 2011 35,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 35,709 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 22,620 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 15,781 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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GL54 DHF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GL54 DHF, 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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GL54 DHF is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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