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HV54 TZA

2004 BMW X3

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,993 mi
Last recorded135,993 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 TZA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 135,993 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

seats folded down rear selts not checked

Fail 29 Jan 2026 135,993 miles

Central Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened all suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

seats folded down rear selts not checked

Pass 23 Jan 2025 135,431 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All suspension components rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 134,807 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 134,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 134,305 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 131,958 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 127,286 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 127,286 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 122,084 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 116,205 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 108,567 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 103,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre low on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 103,978 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre low on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 100,300 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 May 2014 96,503 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r inner bulb not working

tyre monitoring light on

Pass 29 Apr 2013 91,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 87,116 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 30 Apr 2011 83,076 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 79,145 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 79,145 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 72,511 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 52,916 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

cuts in n/s/f inner & outer tyre walls.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 52,916 miles

cuts in n/s/f inner & outer tyre walls.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 44,575 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 25,178 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 TZA is a 2004 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HV54 TZA, 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 TZA is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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