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SD54 LFF

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,358 mi
Last recorded98,358 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 LFF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 98,358 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 95,725 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 91,958 miles

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

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 87,951 miles

Offside Front FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 84,402 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 80,561 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 80,561 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 77,005 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 73,297 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 69,653 miles

rear handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 19 Jun 2017 66,238 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 62,521 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 58,508 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,403 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)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 50,433 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 455,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2012 45,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osf headlamp dose not work with level switch

osf wiper is hitting A-piller

Pass 8 Dec 2011 39,960 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 34,117 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 283,012 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 28,302 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 23,624 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 23,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 19,027 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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SD54 LFF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SD54 LFF, 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 SD54 LFF registered?

SD54 LFF is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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