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HK54 SHX

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,408 mi
Last recorded133,408 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 SHX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2025 133,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

head light lenses faded

Pass 3 Feb 2024 130,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 127,633 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 127,360 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 124,325 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 123,124 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 121,839 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 121,839 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 120,796 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 118,763 miles

rear tail pipe loose (trim )

Fail 5 Jun 2017 118,763 miles

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

rear tail pipe loose (trim )

Pass 6 Jun 2016 116,124 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 111,958 miles

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

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)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 111,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 107,217 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 103,033 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 103,033 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 99,510 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 91,854 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 81,353 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 72,330 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 65,455 miles

front & rear tyres are different sizes fronts 235/50/18 rears 255/40/18

Fail 3 Jan 2008 65,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

front & rear tyres are different sizes fronts 235/50/18 rears 255/40/18

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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HK54 SHX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black 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 HK54 SHX, 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 HK54 SHX registered?

HK54 SHX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is HK54 SHX safe to buy?

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