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HV54 VVB

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

76,453 mi
Last recorded76,453 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 VVB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 76,453 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 76,452 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 73,069 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 73,069 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 70,251 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 70,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 66,194 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2022 61,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 61,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 54,853 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 54,853 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 50,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked between tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 48,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 47,807 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 47,805 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2017 46,146 miles

Front both tyres perished

Rear both tyres perished

Fail 22 Jan 2017 46,146 miles

Front both tyres perished

Rear both tyres perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 44,386 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail and cracks in tread area

Offside Front tyre cracks in tread area

Fail 1 Feb 2016 44,386 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail and cracks in tread area

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

Offside Front tyre cracks in tread area

Pass 1 Feb 2015 42,129 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 40,602 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2013 39,389 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 37,317 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 37,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 34,942 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2010 33,156 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 29,794 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre tread has deep cut

Pass 2 Mar 2007 17,868 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 VVB is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 VVB, 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 HV54 VVB registered?

HV54 VVB is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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