MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,559 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
plastic covers under vehicle, brake discs worn
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))
Nearside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE
Offside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE
Oil leak, but not excessive GENERAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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
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 ()
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
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside reverse light not working
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded At bottom end (2.4.C.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
oil leaks
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
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
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was SN54 PBV registered?
SN54 PBV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2004.
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