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VN54 DSV

2004 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

197,299 mi
Last recorded197,299 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 DSV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 197,299 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 182,924 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 182,915 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 169,640 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 169,640 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 156,522 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 142,358 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 131,018 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 127,019 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 118,117 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 109,634 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 105,763 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 99,506 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 93,268 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 86,318 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 75,121 miles

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

uneven wear on both front tyres

Pass 12 Jan 2011 68,833 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 59,626 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 59,594 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 48,857 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 48,857 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 38,258 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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VN54 DSV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VN54 DSV, 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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VN54 DSV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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