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GL54 NVY

2004 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

181,648 mi
Last recorded181,648 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 NVY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 181,648 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 179,380 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 174,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 164,170 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 155,629 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 147,356 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 138,067 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 122,810 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 98,751 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 89,603 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 89,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper droplink rubber (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 84,638 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 83,720 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 4 Sep 2013 83,447 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 83,194 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)

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 8 Sep 2011 82,121 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 82,121 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 73,992 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 62,402 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 48,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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 NVY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GL54 NVY?

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What year was GL54 NVY registered?

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

Is GL54 NVY safe to buy?

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