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WG54 OTN

2004 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,916 mi
Last recorded137,916 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 OTN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 137,916 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 130,869 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 124,226 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 124,178 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 117,206 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 110,491 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 103,755 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 2 Dec 2017 103,727 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2016 100,259 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 3 Dec 2015 90,981 miles

Brake warning light on

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 83,251 miles

Brake warning light on (pads and fluid ok)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 75,011 miles

Brake warning light on (Pads and fluid ok)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2012 66,805 miles

Brake Warning Light On

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 66,805 miles

Brake Warning Light On

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2011 58,296 miles

Brake Warning Light On

Oil Level Low add 1 Litre

Pass 16 Dec 2010 49,622 miles

Brake pad wear warning light on.

Engine oil level close to minimun mark on dipstick.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 42,404 miles

Both front wiper blades leaving line on screen when water applied.

Clicking from drive line on take up of drive.

Hand brake lever nearing end of travel.

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

Nearside hand brake slower to operate than offside hand brake on brake tester.

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

Rear brake pads look like on limit to pass test NOW.

front brake pads getting low,moreso on inner pads.

Fail 9 Dec 2009 42,404 miles

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

Clicking from drive line on take up of drive.

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

Nearside hand brake slower to operate than offside hand brake on brake tester.

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

Rear brake pads look like on limit to pass test NOW.

front brake pads getting low,moreso on inner pads.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 33,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 23,914 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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WG54 OTN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WG54 OTN, 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 WG54 OTN registered?

WG54 OTN is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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