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GL54 UHN

2004 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,324 mi
Last recorded188,324 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 UHN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 188,324 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 180,677 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 173,129 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 173,129 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment handbrake (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 167,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 May 2021 167,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 163,051 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 155,014 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 151,556 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 151,556 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2016 148,741 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 145,799 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 136,322 miles

Both N/S-O/S/F top corner fixings loose

N/S/F fog light pushed in/loose

Pass 13 Dec 2013 119,997 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 119,997 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 105,577 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 93,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 78,692 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 68,213 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 53,448 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 UHN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 UHN, 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 UHN is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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