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GU54 USN

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,589 mi
Last recorded129,589 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 USN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 129,589 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 129,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Mar 2020 129,540 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 122,680 miles

Both headlights slightly deteriorated

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also inner edge wearing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also inner edge wearing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 122,657 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Both headlights slightly deteriorated

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also inner edge wearing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also inner edge wearing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 115,350 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 109,372 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 109,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint forward (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 103,859 miles

Rear discs scored, pitted, lipped

Fail 11 Mar 2016 103,830 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear discs scored, pitted, lipped

Pass 27 Mar 2015 99,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

knocking o/s/f

Pass 2 Jan 2014 95,076 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 93,914 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Oct 2012 87,620 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 80,103 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 80,103 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 71,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight deterioration to front number plate

Pass 21 Dec 2009 61,112 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 50,498 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 40,710 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 29,835 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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GU54 USN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU54 USN, 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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GU54 USN is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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