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SV54 GLK

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,017 mi
Last recorded110,017 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 GLK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 110,017 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 101,974 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 101,973 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 100,562 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 96,987 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 96,986 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear position light not working (one of two)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 92,167 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 92,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 85,353 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 85,352 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Oct 2015 78,513 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 74,055 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 67,217 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 67,217 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 60,336 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 60,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 4 Nov 2011 53,192 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 49,377 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 49,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 40,638 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 33,844 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 24,660 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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SV54 GLK is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol 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 SV54 GLK, 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 SV54 GLK registered?

SV54 GLK is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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