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VF54 BXX

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,038 mi
Last recorded112,038 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 BXX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 112,038 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 108,048 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 105,385 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm's front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 105,152 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre markers and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front o/s inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 101,315 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 97,644 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 91,194 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 91,194 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 87,438 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 87,438 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,558 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 83,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 79,928 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 74,649 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 70,567 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 68,237 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 64,886 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 54,117 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 44,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 29,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2007 18,648 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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VF54 BXX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VF54 BXX, 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 VF54 BXX registered?

VF54 BXX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is VF54 BXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF54 BXX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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