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GY54 NTN

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,076 mi
Last recorded145,076 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 NTN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 145,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 129,235 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 113,899 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 104,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 92,937 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 92,937 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 75,424 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 1 May 2018 73,051 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 63,782 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 61,469 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 56,948 miles

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 52,890 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 47,819 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 40,730 miles

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

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

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate and is slightly deteriorated.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 40,730 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate and is slightly deteriorated.

Pass 22 Jan 2011 34,681 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 32,234 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 27,037 miles

front and rear brake pads approx two thirds worn,brake fluid resevoir level low.

Fail 23 Oct 2008 27,037 miles

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

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)

all four tyres worn unevenly,low on edges and splitting and cracking through treads.

front and rear brake pads approx two thirds worn,brake fluid resevoir level low.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 20,216 miles

tyre pressure warning light on.

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking between tread

Fail 22 Oct 2007 20,216 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking between tread

tyre pressure warning light on.

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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GY54 NTN 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 81%.

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 GY54 NTN, 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 GY54 NTN registered?

GY54 NTN is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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