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SV54 HOJ

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,521 mi
Last recorded112,521 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 HOJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 112,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 110,905 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 110,887 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 104,736 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 97,523 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 97,522 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function no oil in shock/ casing holed (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 91,564 miles

Both front brake backing plates loose

Both rear tyres wearing low

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Most front lower (2.4.G.2)

Slight bind at nearside front wheel

Fail 7 Sep 2017 91,550 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front brake backing plates loose

Both rear tyres wearing low

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Most front lower (2.4.G.2)

Slight bind at nearside front wheel

Pass 18 Aug 2016 85,760 miles

Rear tyres wearing low

Wipers starting to smear windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2015 80,731 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 80,731 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 30 Apr 2014 72,673 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 64,814 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,106 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 56,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 49,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

windscreen has rub marks in zone A

Pass 9 Mar 2011 49,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

windscreen has rub marks in zone A

Pass 4 Aug 2010 43,307 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 34,052 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 30,286 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 21,524 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 HOJ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HOJ, 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 HOJ registered?

SV54 HOJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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