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ST54 OUP

2004 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

139,234 mi
Last recorded139,234 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 OUP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 139,234 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 139,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 135,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 128,986 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 128,982 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached not fitted correct (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached not fitted correct (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 123,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 118,318 miles

Corrosion to under of vehicle

Offside Front Shock absorber has two retaining devices

Pass 10 Jan 2020 115,523 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 109,484 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 98,471 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 88,933 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 78,634 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 73,645 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 67,956 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 61,763 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 61,346 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,084 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 49,897 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 49,854 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 May 2010 42,311 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 35,417 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 32,480 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Dec 2007 24,277 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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ST54 OUP is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ST54 OUP, 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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ST54 OUP is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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