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WA54 SDX

2004 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,119 mi
Last recorded182,119 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 SDX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 182,119 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 178,546 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 174,226 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 116,951 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 169,065 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 161,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS light illuminated

Fail 11 Jun 2020 161,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 16 May 2019 151,954 miles

Park brake 16 % marginal pass

Pass 17 May 2018 142,262 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 142,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on out side edge

Nearside Rear Tyre legal limit marginal pass

Pass 4 May 2017 132,018 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 24 Mar 2016 120,946 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 120,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm 235/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 112,800 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 112,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 104,221 miles

Slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Mar 2013 94,701 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 85,709 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 78,006 miles

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2011 78,006 miles

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

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2010 69,251 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 58,431 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,522 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW 3MM (ALSO VERY LOW ON INNER EDGES)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 39,608 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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WA54 SDX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WA54 SDX, 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 SDX registered?

WA54 SDX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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