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SJ54 VBA

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,375 mi
Last recorded134,375 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 VBA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 134,375 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 122,960 miles

Child seat fitted.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 111,435 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 95,231 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

child seat[s] x2 fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt[s].

Pass 13 Dec 2012 88,829 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 88,826 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 81,354 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 72,370 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 57,638 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 57,566 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 44,428 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 33,740 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 VBA is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VBA, 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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SJ54 VBA is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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