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GL54 NVU

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

79,482 mi
Last recorded79,482 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 NVU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 79,482 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 79,482 miles

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 76,040 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2025 76,040 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2024 69,265 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 63,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 56,893 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 51,366 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 46,475 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 41,616 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 30,521 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 30,521 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 30,520 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 19,557 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 19,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 19,225 miles

235/50/18 N/S/F TYRE DETERIORATED

Pass 10 Jun 2015 18,659 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 18,170 miles

235/50/18 N/S/F TYRE DETERIORATED AND DAMAGED

Pass 7 Jun 2013 17,610 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 16,996 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 16,336 miles

235/50/18 BOTH REAR AND O/S/F TYRES DETERIORATED

Fail 8 Jun 2011 16,336 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

235/50/18 BOTH REAR AND O/S/F TYRES DETERIORATED

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 15,540 miles

o/s/f and both rear tyres deteriorated and worn unevenly

Fail 12 Jun 2010 15,540 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

eml light on dash

o/s/f and both rear tyres deteriorated and worn unevenly

Pass 28 Jan 2009 14,707 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 13,743 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 13,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all tyres deteriorated in tread

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 NVU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GL54 NVU, 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 GL54 NVU registered?

GL54 NVU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is GL54 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 NVU shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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