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GL54 VVO

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

66,929 mi
Last recorded66,929 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 VVO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 66,929 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 65,562 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 61,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 56,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 49,087 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (Torque reaction arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2020 46,854 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2019 45,763 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Pass 13 Apr 2018 44,255 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 42,599 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 42,599 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Pass 27 Mar 2016 41,232 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 39,795 miles

both rear tyres 2mm and cracks in tread

Pass 24 Jul 2013 37,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2012 33,636 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack in treads

Pass 14 Jul 2011 29,273 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 24,277 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 20,383 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 VVO is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VVO, 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 VVO registered?

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

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