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HX54 VJV

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

148,072 mi
Last recorded148,072 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 VJV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 148,072 miles

Fuel cap o-ring slight perished

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

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

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

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

Under vehicle and components general surface corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2025 145,019 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 137,708 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 137,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 132,643 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 128,778 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 125,035 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 123,481 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 123,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 119,969 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 115,852 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 109,030 miles

both front tyres worn thin on edges

engine oil leaks

front and rear brake pads getting thin

Pass 25 Sep 2015 100,162 miles

both front pads look low and discs worn

Pass 24 Sep 2014 90,371 miles

nearside rear tyre worn thin on inside edge

wipers poor

Pass 25 Sep 2013 82,898 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 74,627 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 74,627 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 67,128 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 59,163 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 59,163 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 49,113 miles

brake pad warning light displayed on dash

front and rear brake pads look thin

Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,357 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 24,436 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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HX54 VJV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HX54 VJV, 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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HX54 VJV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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