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SM54 WLA

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,013 mi
Last recorded129,013 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 WLA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 129,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 129,011 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 122,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2021 122,380 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2020 117,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 117,581 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 111,578 miles

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL GOOD TO KEEP SAME WAX OIL GREASE ALL UNDERBODY IN SUMMER JET WASH FIRST WASH SALT OFF

Fail 15 Feb 2019 111,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT AND REAR PADS INNER CLOSE TO METAL UNEVEN WEAR STRIP CHECK CALIPERS SLIDERS OUTER AS 3 TO 5 MM PADS CHECK DISC WHEN FULLY STRIPPED (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL GOOD TO KEEP SAME WAX OIL GREASE ALL UNDERBODY IN SUMMER JET WASH FIRST WASH SALT OFF

Pass 13 Feb 2018 106,199 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 97,114 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 88,357 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front and rear uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 78,379 miles

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

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY SALTY REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK WAX OIL GREASE NOW TEL 01246/851090/2

Pass 13 Feb 2015 78,379 miles

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY SALTY REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK WAX OIL GREASE NOW TEL 01246/851090/2

Pass 11 Feb 2014 71,175 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 62,629 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 62,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 54,988 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 54,988 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 47,557 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,062 miles

under body covered in plastic trim

Pass 7 May 2008 31,041 miles

vehicle fitted with plastic trims,surface corrosion on brake discs

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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SM54 WLA is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM54 WLA, 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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SM54 WLA is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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