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SJ54 XFR

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,350 mi
Last recorded80,350 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 XFR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2021 80,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear lower stabiliser arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 75,614 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 75,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 68,743 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 68,677 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 66,219 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 66,219 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 62,853 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 62,853 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp on (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 60,093 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 60,093 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 56,613 miles

hand brake low

Pass 2 Sep 2014 52,565 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 40,618 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 40,618 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 29,618 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 29,618 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 26,502 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 26,502 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 24,126 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 20,566 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 16,648 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 12,587 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 12,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 XFR is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SJ54 XFR, 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 SJ54 XFR registered?

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

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