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SL54 BBK

2004 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

116,100 mi
Last recorded116,100 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 BBK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 116,100 miles

Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 4 May 2022 104,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 7 May 2021 101,839 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 101,839 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 99,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 96,181 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 96,178 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 92,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2018 92,644 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 88,959 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 88,949 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 86,058 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 86,003 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 83,542 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

all 4 tyres cracked .

all front lower arm ball joints have slight play/ 4 arms .

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

Pass 10 May 2014 78,790 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 78,790 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 76,224 miles

advise wiper linkage badly worn

Fail 9 Oct 2013 76,223 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise wiper linkage badly worn

Pass 2 Jun 2012 70,326 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 70,326 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 64,033 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 58,663 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 58,663 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 57,951 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 57,747 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 50,957 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 45,153 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 34,618 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SL54 BBK is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 SL54 BBK, 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 SL54 BBK registered?

SL54 BBK is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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