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HJ54 OLC

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

114,235 mi
Last recorded114,235 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 OLC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 114,235 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 111,960 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 109,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 107,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 104,487 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 101,226 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 97,846 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 94,934 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 91,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 86,364 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 82,975 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 78,714 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 71,854 miles

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

n/s diff seal leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2012 65,007 miles

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

Wipers smearing

Fail 19 Jul 2012 65,007 miles

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

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

Wipers smearing

Pass 14 Jul 2011 51,060 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 44,181 miles

all four tyre tread depths low on vehicle

nails in n/s/f and n/s/r

Pass 16 Jul 2009 39,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2008 33,307 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 28,464 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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HJ54 OLC is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HJ54 OLC, 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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HJ54 OLC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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