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HK54 XEB

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

135,575 mi
Last recorded135,575 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 XEB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 135,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 135,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 129,220 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 129,214 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 124,984 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 124,983 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 113,716 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 113,716 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 109,318 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre punctured ()

Fail 19 Feb 2021 109,318 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre punctured ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 99,394 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 99,394 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 88,764 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 88,763 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect too high and kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 83,421 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 83,421 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 66,476 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 56,314 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 56,314 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 51,784 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 50,465 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 48,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2013 48,224 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all tyres perrished and starting to split

Pass 25 Oct 2012 46,015 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,615 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 40,534 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 40,533 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 36,755 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 30,556 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 23,984 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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HK54 XEB is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 XEB, 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 XEB registered?

HK54 XEB is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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