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ST54 TKY

2004 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

194,419 mi
Last recorded194,419 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 TKY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 194,419 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 188,397 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 182,087 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 182,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 175,263 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 175,262 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 166,907 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 166,907 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 158,065 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 158,065 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 147,890 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 137,093 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 137,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 127,867 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 127,867 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 110,559 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2012 110,559 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 94,986 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 78,212 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 58,985 miles

o/s rear brake pad wear indicator wire disconnected

Pass 29 Jul 2008 44,057 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 1 Aug 2007 30,671 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 TKY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 ST54 TKY, 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 TKY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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