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HD54 HGF

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,522 mi
Last recorded152,522 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 HGF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 152,522 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 152,522 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 135,978 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 122,904 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 110,961 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 103,326 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016 103,325 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 99,859 miles

Engine covers and under trays

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front bumper damaged but is secure and no sharp edges

Nearside Front tyre has cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge and cracking on sidewall but not exposed to cords or canvas (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wing mirror smashed but is secure and rear view is visable

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge and cracking on sidewall but not exposed to cords or canvas (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brake pad wear indicator illuminated

engine management illuninated

oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2015 99,859 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers and under trays

Centre Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front bumper damaged but is secure and no sharp edges

Nearside Front tyre has cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge and cracking on sidewall but not exposed to cords or canvas (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wing mirror smashed but is secure and rear view is visable

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge and cracking on sidewall but not exposed to cords or canvas (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brake pad wear indicator illuminated

engine management illuninated

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2012 83,613 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 76,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 67,043 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 54,372 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 41,561 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 41,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 28,326 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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HD54 HGF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HD54 HGF, 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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HD54 HGF is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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