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VK54 HTZ

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

114,876 mi
Last recorded114,876 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 HTZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 114,876 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2026 114,849 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 113,101 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 113,100 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 111,461 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 108,975 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 108,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 103,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 100,005 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 100,005 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 99,999 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 99,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 99,406 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 98,349 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 97,410 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear both tyres worn 2-3mm

Pass 19 May 2016 85,077 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 80,267 miles

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

Nearside front brake disc showing slight deterioration

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover detatched

Pass 9 Jul 2014 70,250 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 64,465 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 58,735 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 54,106 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 46,351 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 42,549 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 38,603 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 38,602 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 30,698 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 30,698 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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VK54 HTZ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VK54 HTZ, 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 VK54 HTZ registered?

VK54 HTZ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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