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SH54 NLN

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,551 mi
Last recorded131,551 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 NLN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 131,551 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2018 131,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2017 120,762 miles

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under vehicle cover trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 18 Jan 2017 120,758 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wire broken (warning light on dashboard)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under vehicle cover trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 8 Jan 2016 106,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 94,723 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no reversing lights

Pass 19 Jan 2015 94,723 miles

no reversing lights

Pass 9 Apr 2014 88,726 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 80,906 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osr tyre worn close to limit

tyre pressure monitor light on

Fail 18 Apr 2013 80,906 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

tyre pressure monitor light on

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osr tyre worn close to limit

Pass 13 Apr 2012 71,690 miles

airbag warning light on dash

slight damage / cut to o/s/f tyre outer side wall

tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 14 Apr 2011 62,711 miles

airbag warning / tyre pressure warning lights on dash

front brake pads wearing low

small cut on o/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 13 Apr 2010 53,002 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 45,072 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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SH54 NLN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SH54 NLN, 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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SH54 NLN is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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