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GL54 NWG

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

97,542 mi
Last recorded97,542 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 NWG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 97,542 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 95,434 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 92,917 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 90,454 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 87,855 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 87,855 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 86,151 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 84,422 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 82,000 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT >>> CHECK MINIMUM ADVISED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/F INNER >>> NEW ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

PARKING BRAKE RESERVE LONG >> RESET ADVISED

Pass 14 Aug 2018 79,308 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 76,900 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 74,563 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 72,177 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 69,808 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 67,201 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 64,593 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 59,675 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 54,120 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 47,791 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 36,203 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 NWG is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 NWG, 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 NWG registered?

GL54 NWG is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is GL54 NWG safe to buy?

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