MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,921 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
warning light on dash indicating fault
A tyre pressure monitoring system: warning lamp indicates a system malfunction
Both rear tyres wearing around inner edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
D.S.C System switch insecure
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
A tyre pressure monitoring system: warning lamp indicates a system malfunction
Both rear tyres wearing around inner edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
D.S.C System switch insecure
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear discs worn and scored
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
osr tyre worn on inside edge
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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ST54 PXX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 PXX, 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 ST54 PXX registered?
ST54 PXX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2004.
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