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SJ54 VAH

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,298 mi
Last recorded70,298 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 70,298 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 59,697 miles

Oil leak

gearbox transfer box oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2008 59,362 miles

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

Oil leak

gearbox transfer box oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,422 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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SJ54 VAH is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ54 VAH, 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 VAH registered?

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

Is SJ54 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ54 VAH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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