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HV54 GSZ

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

88,362 mi
Last recorded88,362 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 GSZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 88,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2026 88,362 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 86,154 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LEDs in high level brake light not working, more that 50% work (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 86,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Lens contaminated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Lens contaminated (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LEDs in high level brake light not working, more that 50% work (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 84,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 84,173 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS Light is on

Pass 25 Jul 2023 82,966 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 81,462 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil top of casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge and deep cracking (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal is starting to perish

parking brake lever has moderate-high travel

Fail 3 Aug 2022 81,462 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil top of casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge and deep cracking (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal is starting to perish

parking brake lever has moderate-high travel

Pass 13 Aug 2021 76,772 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 76,078 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 76,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 75,282 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 6 Aug 2018 72,933 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 69,279 miles

Oil leak Engine

Pass 10 Aug 2016 65,283 miles

nearside rear tyre bold inner edge

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2015 62,041 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres worn on inside edge oftread

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2015 62,041 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres worn on inside edge oftread

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2014 57,867 miles

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

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

tyre pressure monitoring lamp is on

Fail 26 Aug 2013 54,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2013 54,081 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 50,142 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2011 46,151 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 41,901 miles

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

nearside front tyre pressure low and inner sidewall damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,937 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 30,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 23,705 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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HV54 GSZ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HV54 GSZ, 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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HV54 GSZ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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