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SJ54 ZDE

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,097 mi
Last recorded121,097 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 ZDE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 121,097 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

offside front anti roll bar linkage ball dust cover slightly split

Pass 5 Apr 2018 114,218 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres slightly low on tread

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 108,314 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 108,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 101,603 miles

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)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 101,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 93,505 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 93,505 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

eml on (engine has misfire)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 85,422 miles

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 85,422 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 80,517 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear inner side light not working

tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Pass 10 Feb 2012 74,291 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 55,316 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre side wall

deep cuts nearside front tyre side wall

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,162 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 Oct 2008 28,275 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 22,918 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 ZDE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ZDE, 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 ZDE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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