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SN54 PBV

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,559 mi
Last recorded125,559 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 PBV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 125,559 miles

plastic covers under vehicle, brake discs worn

Pass 21 Oct 2021 122,223 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE COVER NOT SECURE

Nearside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Offside Front BRAKE COVER MISSING

Offside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 117,031 miles

Nearside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Offside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

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

Pass 2 May 2019 108,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 May 2019 108,913 miles

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))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

level sensor o/s/f insecure

Pass 1 May 2018 102,509 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.6MM

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE 2.9MM

Oil leak GENERAL ()

Fail 1 May 2018 102,509 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.6MM

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

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

Offside Rear TYRE 2.9MM

Oil leak GENERAL ()

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 3 May 2017 97,113 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside reverse light not working

Fail 3 May 2017 97,113 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside reverse light not working

Pass 27 Apr 2016 90,452 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 82,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leaks

Fail 27 Apr 2015 82,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leaks

Pass 29 Apr 2014 69,691 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill trims fitted

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 18 Apr 2013 62,776 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 62,776 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 56,482 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2010 49,449 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 49,449 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 42,178 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 42,177 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 34,486 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 27,400 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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SN54 PBV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SN54 PBV, 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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SN54 PBV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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