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VN54 ZLU

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,686 mi
Last recorded125,686 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 ZLU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 125,686 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 125,685 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 114,405 miles

Under trays fitted.

Pass 29 Jan 2024 112,537 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 112,536 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 111,451 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 108,173 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 108,173 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 104,206 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake level long travel.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Scored / Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S & O/S. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 104,205 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake level long travel.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Scored / Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S & O/S. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 101,755 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 99,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 27 Dec 2017 96,703 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 96,703 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 94,686 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 88,945 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 84,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 79,923 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 78,676 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 74,366 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 68,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine light on

Fail 17 Jan 2012 68,659 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

Pass 27 Jan 2011 58,387 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 46,689 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 46,689 miles

Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 40,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 32,794 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 25,806 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 ZLU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN54 ZLU, 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 VN54 ZLU registered?

VN54 ZLU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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