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GL54 VVG

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,016 mi
Last recorded80,016 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 VVG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 80,016 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 80,002 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 70,956 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 67,294 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 62,808 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 59,484 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 56,374 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 53,824 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 52,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 52,841 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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 52,532 miles

front tyres worn on edges and perished

Pass 21 Apr 2017 50,532 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 47,376 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 40,262 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 36,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 32,254 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 28,240 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 24,513 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 18,917 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 13,494 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 13,217 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 9,014 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 VVG is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VVG, 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 VVG registered?

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

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