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SG54 OBM

2004 BMW X3

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

96,139 mi
Last recorded96,139 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 OBM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 96,139 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 96,139 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 96,739 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 96,139 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 96,139 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 96,139 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 96,140 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 96,140 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 96,139 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 91,937 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 91,937 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 84,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 81,457 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 75,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front num/plate slight damage

Pass 4 Sep 2013 69,466 miles

2 FRONT OUTER TYRE WALLS CUT

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 62,264 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 53,606 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 45,833 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 45,833 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,145 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 36,145 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 29,200 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 21,611 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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SG54 OBM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,494cc 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 SG54 OBM, 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 SG54 OBM registered?

SG54 OBM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is SG54 OBM safe to buy?

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