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GL54 ORT

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,451 mi
Last recorded93,451 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 ORT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 93,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 86,971 miles

n/s outer cv gaiter has a pin hole

Fail 30 Sep 2020 86,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear secondary sidelight inop

Pass 30 Aug 2019 79,284 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 79,284 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower front inner (front arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 73,838 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 73,835 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 68,053 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 68,053 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 60,650 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2m cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 53,845 miles

both front tyres getting low and cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2014 52,563 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front tyres perishing treads

Pass 6 Jun 2013 50,864 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 48,243 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 45,704 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 43,246 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 40,676 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 36,920 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 36,797 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,032 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 ORT is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ORT, 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 ORT registered?

GL54 ORT is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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