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VE54 OJD

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

123,352 mi
Last recorded123,352 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 OJD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 123,352 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 119,317 miles

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

Offside Front Coolant level light showing on dash.

Fail 19 Jun 2025 119,308 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has cracking to the cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coolant level light showing on dash.

Pass 1 Jul 2024 113,178 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 113,178 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 107,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 101,413 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 92,326 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 92,326 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 89,204 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 82,794 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 77,922 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 70,034 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 64,108 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 57,563 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 53,252 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 48,391 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 42,901 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can not see bottom of rear springs

has outer sill covers

Pass 19 Dec 2011 38,671 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 34,021 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 28,112 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 22,310 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 15,524 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 OJD is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OJD, 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 OJD registered?

VE54 OJD is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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