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SK54 BVL

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,017 mi
Last recorded154,017 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 BVL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 154,017 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 137,441 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 130,440 miles

Loose item in O/S/F tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 126,043 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 126,043 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 119,720 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Fail 29 Sep 2017 119,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine oil leaks.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 112,929 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm inner bush slight play

Offside Front Lower suspension arm inner bush slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2015 106,583 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and cuts in tread

both rear tyres perishing and cuts in tread

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 100,749 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 95,913 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 88,756 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 82,493 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 60,204 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 58,009 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 52,790 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 52,790 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 46,525 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 39,144 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 BVL is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BVL, 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 SK54 BVL registered?

SK54 BVL is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is SK54 BVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK54 BVL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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