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VE54 JZN

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

174,323 mi
Last recorded174,323 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 JZN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 174,323 miles

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

crack in n/s rear lamp lens

Fail 17 Oct 2024 174,323 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

crack in n/s rear lamp lens

Pass 9 Oct 2023 171,027 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 170,621 miles

o/s front brake disc cover loose

Fail 20 Sep 2022 170,621 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

o/s front brake disc cover loose

Pass 28 Jan 2021 169,381 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 169,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shocker has no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shocker has no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 164,256 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 164,256 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball on forward facing arm badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 160,222 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 155,845 miles

handbrake will need adjustment soon

Pass 17 Aug 2016 151,199 miles

Nearside Front slight oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2015 148,178 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 145,665 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 145,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 140,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 140,784 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 122,786 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 107,037 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

front disc slightly worn

rear discslightly worn

Fail 8 Aug 2011 106,612 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

brake fluid level slightly low

front disc slightly worn

rear discslightly worn

Pass 4 Aug 2010 86,064 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 86,049 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2009 73,962 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 73,962 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 65,061 miles

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

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

Oil level is on the minimum mark

Rear number plate is starting to deteriorate

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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VE54 JZN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VE54 JZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE54 JZN registered?

VE54 JZN is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2004.

Is VE54 JZN safe to buy?

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