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ST54 PXP

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,354 mi
Last recorded140,354 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 PXP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 140,354 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 140,352 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 128,155 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 126,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 123,495 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 123,495 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding caliper seized up (1.2.1 (f))

front exhaust flange excessively corroded and slight leak

Pass 15 Jan 2018 121,335 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 116,620 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2017 116,620 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 107,822 miles

engine covers and under covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 100,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 90,928 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 87,129 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 79,153 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 79,153 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 65,198 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 51,240 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 51,240 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 38,261 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 22,685 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)

Offside 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.

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 PXP is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PXP, 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 PXP registered?

ST54 PXP is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 16 December 2004.

Is ST54 PXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST54 PXP shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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