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SX54 ECV

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,535 mi
Last recorded82,535 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX54 ECV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 82,535 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 69,874 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 61,613 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 61,605 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 59,272 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 57,191 miles

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2016 57,191 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2015 55,090 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 52,445 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 49,938 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 47,224 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 43,217 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 43,217 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 38,792 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 33,695 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 33,695 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 27,664 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 27,663 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 22,284 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 22,150 miles

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

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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SX54 ECV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SX54 ECV, 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 SX54 ECV registered?

SX54 ECV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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