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HN54 GUO

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,492 mi
Last recorded164,492 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 GUO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 164,492 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 156,350 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

chip in the windscreen

tpms light on

Fail 25 Apr 2023 156,349 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stuck in the buckle (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

chip in the windscreen

tpms light on

Pass 9 Apr 2022 148,324 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 134,658 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 125,659 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

general underbody component corrosion

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 27 Dec 2019 125,656 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

general underbody component corrosion

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 21 Jan 2019 118,234 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear tyre worn inner edges

general under body component corrosion

under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 21 Jan 2019 118,234 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear tyre worn inner edges

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

general under body component corrosion

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Jan 2018 100,833 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (1.7.5a)

N/S & O/S Rear Tyres Perished

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2017 90,685 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 86,770 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 80,574 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 74,763 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 67,843 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 61,762 miles

childseat fitted to nearside rear

handbrake travel slight high

Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,314 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 52,338 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 46,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake requires adjustment

offside rear tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jun 2008 41,560 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear tyres splitting through treads

front and rear brake pads getting low

handbrake requires adjustment

nearsde rear tyre has multiple cuts to tread area

offside front tyre worn on the outer edje and tread splitting

Pass 29 Jun 2007 35,853 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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HN54 GUO is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HN54 GUO, 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 HN54 GUO registered?

HN54 GUO is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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