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SW54 HWO

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,163 mi
Last recorded158,163 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 HWO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 158,163 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 145,113 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 136,770 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

handbrake will need adjusting

Pass 31 May 2019 119,336 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile holder ()

Pass 2 Jun 2018 113,461 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile holder ()

Nearside Front brake ferrule has corrosion

Offside Front brake ferrule has corrosion

Offside Rear brake ferrule has corrosion

Pass 11 May 2017 108,009 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile phone holder ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 May 2017 108,008 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile phone holder ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 May 2016 97,707 miles

nearside front shock absorber weak

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 29 May 2015 82,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 68,403 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 68,396 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 8 May 2013 65,891 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 65,878 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 61,153 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 61,151 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 60,180 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 52,901 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 52,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 45,991 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 36,677 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 36,677 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 27,016 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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SW54 HWO is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SW54 HWO, 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 SW54 HWO registered?

SW54 HWO is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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