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ST54 MHO

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,934 mi
Last recorded145,934 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 MHO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 145,934 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 135,719 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 127,679 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 127,679 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 126,163 miles

oil leak front

Fail 25 Jan 2018 126,163 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Oil leak ()

oil leak front

Pass 10 Feb 2017 123,982 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 115,025 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 101,042 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 100,978 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 95,776 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 89,594 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 82,829 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 76,978 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 71,292 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 56,079 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 56,032 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 35,368 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 35,363 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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ST54 MHO is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ST54 MHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST54 MHO registered?

ST54 MHO is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is ST54 MHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST54 MHO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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