MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,143 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front both sides back plates insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front brake disc back plate insecure
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both catalytic converter heat shield's loose
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front brake disc back plate insecure
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both catalytic converter heat shield's loose
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust heat shield loose
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Exhaust heat shield loose
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear transfer prop u/j dry ?
some high level brake lights not working
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear transfer prop u/j dry ?
some high level brake lights not working
15% rear brake imbalance
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
TPMS light on
exhaust deteriorating / leaking
gearbox oil leak
lower front arm bushs deteriorating
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
TPMS light on
exhaust deteriorating / leaking
gearbox oil leak
lower front arm bushs deteriorating
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside front inner brake disc face slightly scored.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak on gearbox
rear and n/s front tyres perished
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak on gearbox
rear and n/s front tyres perished
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front registration plate damaged ALMOST TO EXCESS.
n/s front wiper deteriorating (not clearing the screen ALMOST TO EXCESS),
rear pads low
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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SD54 BWC is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 SD54 BWC, 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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SD54 BWC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2004.
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