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VE54 LHT

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

88,278 mi
Last recorded88,278 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 LHT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 88,278 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 88,277 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 86,702 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 85,124 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 83,168 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 83,156 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 81,572 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 80,009 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 80,008 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

side wall / thread cracks to both front tyres

Pass 5 Jul 2019 76,154 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 74,608 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 72,771 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 68,961 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 64,794 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 62,647 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 59,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2012 55,006 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 55,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 51,975 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 51,883 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 47,817 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 47,817 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 40,448 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 34,494 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 29,889 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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VE54 LHT is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LHT, 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 VE54 LHT registered?

VE54 LHT is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 16 December 2004.

Is VE54 LHT safe to buy?

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