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SV54 HZE

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,677 mi
Last recorded133,677 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 HZE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 133,677 miles

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

oil level close to minimum

rear exhaust body heat shield insecure

serpentine belt deteriorated

signs of corrosion to underside

Fail 28 Jun 2022 133,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))

oil level close to minimum

rear exhaust body heat shield insecure

serpentine belt deteriorated

signs of corrosion to underside

Pass 16 Jun 2021 127,032 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 127,032 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 123,427 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

advise under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Fail 9 Jun 2020 123,427 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

advise under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 12 Jun 2019 119,636 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 119,617 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 113,868 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 107,016 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust heat sheilds slightly insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2016 99,969 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 89,708 miles

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

nearside bonnet catch sticking

transfer box oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 78,724 miles

unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 30 May 2014 78,724 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2012 63,591 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 57,902 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 50,464 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake discs corroaded due to standing

all tyres starting to crack

Fail 8 Jul 2009 41,259 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 41,259 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2009 40,165 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 30,495 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 26,188 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 HZE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HZE, 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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SV54 HZE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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