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HW54 GKJ

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,847 mi
Last recorded107,847 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 GKJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 107,847 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 98,403 miles

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% 3rd stop light 50 % (1.2.1c)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 98,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% 3rd stop light 50 % (1.2.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 95,035 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 85,506 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 85,506 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 71,709 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 69,343 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 62,126 miles

Front discs lipped

O/S/F inner CV boot insecure

Window tint installed forward of 'B' pillar

O/S/R tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2010 62,123 miles

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

Front discs lipped

O/S/F inner CV boot insecure

Window tint installed forward of 'B' pillar

O/S/R tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2009 51,302 miles

park brake application uneven

park brake lever nearing end of travel

Fail 10 Dec 2009 51,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

park brake application uneven

park brake lever nearing end of travel

Pass 13 Oct 2008 38,019 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 29,663 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 29,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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HW54 GKJ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HW54 GKJ, 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 HW54 GKJ registered?

HW54 GKJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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