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SK54 ABJ

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

165,483 mi
Last recorded165,483 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 ABJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 165,483 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 162,395 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 160,266 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 158,290 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 152,445 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking requires some adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 152,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking requires some adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 151,223 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 148,724 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 145,080 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 138,192 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 138,192 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 134,002 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 127,266 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 15 Aug 2012 119,142 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 119,142 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 110,081 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 97,427 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 83,079 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 80,265 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 63,203 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 44,796 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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SK54 ABJ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SK54 ABJ, 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 SK54 ABJ registered?

SK54 ABJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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