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WA54 PUV

2004 BMW X3

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,410 mi
Last recorded160,410 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 PUV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 160,410 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 148,775 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 138,129 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 128,439 miles

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 117,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2021 107,259 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 107,259 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 101,216 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 92,113 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 80,445 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 80,445 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 71,970 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 67,381 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 62,660 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2015 62,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 59,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2014 59,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 53,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 44,791 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 44,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 41,374 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 38,741 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 36,009 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 32,426 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 29,190 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PUV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PUV, 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 WA54 PUV registered?

WA54 PUV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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