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GV54 NTY

2004 BMW X3

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

140,377 mi
Last recorded140,377 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 NTY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 140,377 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 140,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front bumper damaged

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 136,954 miles

bonnet rams faulty

both front brake backplates insecure

brake warning light on

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear window mechanism faulty

Fail 10 Jul 2024 136,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted brake pad/caliper retaining spring missing (1.1.21 (c))

bonnet rams faulty

both front brake backplates insecure

brake warning light on

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear window mechanism faulty

Pass 10 Jul 2023 135,647 miles

Slight kick from brake pedal

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet rams weak [do not support bonnet ]

rear lamp lenses tinted

Fail 5 Jul 2023 135,643 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet rams weak [do not support bonnet ]

rear lamp lenses tinted

Pass 16 Mar 2022 133,399 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 133,399 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat base (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2021 131,326 miles

bonnet struts weak

Pass 15 May 2020 121,958 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 120,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2019 120,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 117,399 miles

Front brake discs worn

Oil leak, but not excessive engine under tray area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 117,399 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary push in fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front brake discs worn

Oil leak, but not excessive engine under tray area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 113,350 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 110,005 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 110,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 103,133 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 93,517 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 81,570 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front wipers smear slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2012 69,516 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 69,516 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 59,471 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 51,408 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 40,759 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 29,017 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 24,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres are perished

Pass 28 Feb 2008 24,087 miles

all tyres are perished

Pass 12 Nov 2007 22,325 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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GV54 NTY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 GV54 NTY, 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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GV54 NTY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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