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SH54 ZXR

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,687 mi
Last recorded136,687 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 136,687 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 129,332 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 120,484 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 71,192 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 109,466 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 94,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2013 94,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 77,484 miles

rear subframe mounts soft.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 63,285 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,949 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 51,800 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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 18 Mar 2009 38,990 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 38,990 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 36,887 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

Fail 2 Dec 2008 36,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

Pass 3 Dec 2007 32,229 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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SH54 ZXR is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZXR, 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 SH54 ZXR registered?

SH54 ZXR is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is SH54 ZXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH54 ZXR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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