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WA54 PMY

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

178,157 mi
Last recorded178,157 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 PMY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 178,157 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 177,993 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 168,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 168,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 150,430 miles

CV BOOT'S PERISHED

REAR SUBFRAME HAS HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 22 Sep 2023 150,396 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front most joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

TPMS fault

Pass 22 Jul 2022 141,791 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 16 Jul 2021 134,668 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 125,066 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 125,066 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault New drive shaft and sensor fitted not electronically installed (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault shaft and sensor fitted (7.12 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 122,867 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 122,829 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing around circumference (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2017 119,915 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 113,119 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 113,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 1 May 2015 103,587 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 95,483 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 87,734 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 76,895 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 65,615 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 53,649 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,821 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front inner brake pads look to be wearing low (limited view)

light scoring on rear discs

n/s front wearing low on edge

Pass 5 Feb 2008 32,668 miles

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN VERY LOW IN PLACES (ADVISE REPLACEMENT A.S.A.P)

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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WA54 PMY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WA54 PMY, 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 WA54 PMY registered?

WA54 PMY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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