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GV54 OCU

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,719 mi
Last recorded120,719 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 OCU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 120,719 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 120,215 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 113,155 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 91,429 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 79,479 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 70,696 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 70,691 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 60,032 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 58,041 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 58,040 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 55,875 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2014 54,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Sep 2014 54,163 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2013 51,692 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 51,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 47,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F door check strap loose

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 44,362 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 44,362 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 42,235 miles

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 27 Sep 2010 42,235 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 7 Dec 2009 39,683 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 29,764 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 21,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 OCU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV54 OCU registered?

GV54 OCU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 7 December 2004.

Is GV54 OCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV54 OCU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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