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SL54 XVM

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

127,530 mi
Last recorded127,530 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 XVM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 127,530 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

under trays fitted

Fail 10 May 2025 127,404 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear heat shield loose

under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2024 114,340 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

fuel cap seal cracking

under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2023 97,710 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing ring cracked/perished

Fail 22 Apr 2023 97,703 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front suspension corroded

Fuel cap sealing washer is cracked

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2021 97,613 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 95,744 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 91,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 89,423 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 86,254 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 82,449 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 82,448 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 78,061 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 73,463 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 67,968 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 61,657 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 57,747 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 51,143 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 39,284 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2007 23,988 miles

Front 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 XVM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SL54 XVM, 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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SL54 XVM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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