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SJ54 JHT

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,466 mi
Last recorded88,466 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 JHT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 88,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 84,929 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 81,012 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIADS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower GENRAL CORROSION UNDER CAR

Nearside Front Inner DRIVE SHAFT JOINT CONSTANT VELOCITY BOOT SLIGHT LEAK

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIADS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 9 Jun 2021 81,012 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIADS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower GENRAL CORROSION UNDER CAR

Nearside Front Inner DRIVE SHAFT JOINT CONSTANT VELOCITY BOOT SLIGHT LEAK

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIADS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 5 Dec 2020 78,328 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 74,014 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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))

high level brake light not wired in

Pass 11 Feb 2019 69,334 miles

Nearside Rear Inner edge worn

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner edge worn

Fail 11 Feb 2019 69,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner edge worn

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner edge worn

Pass 24 Jan 2018 62,872 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 52,599 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 42,938 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 33,071 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 10 Sep 2013 29,974 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 29,974 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside rear brake squeel

rear exhaust silencer box baffels noisey

Pass 4 Sep 2012 25,683 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 21,230 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 17,417 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 15,095 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 15,095 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 12,581 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 9,688 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 9,685 miles

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

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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SJ54 JHT is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SJ54 JHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ54 JHT registered?

SJ54 JHT is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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