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ST54 UHX

2004 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

147,274 mi
Last recorded147,274 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 147,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ferrule connection (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield fixings broken

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2026 147,274 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ferrule connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front tyre is fitted incorrectly inner/outer instruction

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield fixings broken

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2025 145,090 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s + n/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower underbody/suspension areas surface corroding.

Fail 17 Jan 2025 145,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s + n/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower underbody/suspension areas surface corroding.

Pass 12 Jan 2024 142,734 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 140,639 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 137,846 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 134,646 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 134,646 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 131,739 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 126,481 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 121,657 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 118,904 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 118,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 113,257 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 103,674 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 93,972 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 83,718 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 72,789 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 61,407 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 47,948 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 47,948 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 35,821 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 24,279 miles

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)

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 UHX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 UHX, 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 UHX registered?

ST54 UHX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is ST54 UHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST54 UHX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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