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WG54 XZE

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

155,405 mi
Last recorded155,405 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 XZE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 155,405 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

park brake has little reserve travel

rear exhaust sleeve in poor condition

vin plate deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2024 155,404 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested tyre below legal limit to do decelerometer (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2355018 97v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

heat shield loose

rear exhaust sleeve in poor condition

vin plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2023 147,095 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside headlight bracket broken

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

heat shield loose

Fail 18 Sep 2023 147,095 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside headlight bracket broken

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

heat shield loose

Pass 20 Sep 2022 135,643 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S front (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S rear ()

Fail 20 Sep 2022 135,643 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low N/S & O/S front (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S front (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S rear ()

Pass 21 Sep 2021 128,321 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 128,320 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated rear UJ joint (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 118,344 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 118,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 110,155 miles

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

rear exhaust joints corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 104,369 miles

rear tyres worn

some of upper brake light not working

Pass 22 Aug 2017 98,424 miles

MIL light on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brakes worn

Pass 3 Aug 2016 91,580 miles

Front Oil leak possibly oil filter housing gasket ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 91,580 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box loose due to broken clamps (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Oil leak possibly oil filter housing gasket ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 81,950 miles

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

o/s rear tyre has cut in sidewall but no cords showing

Pass 28 Aug 2014 78,198 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 76,445 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 76,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 77,564 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 61,581 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 55,671 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 50,435 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 46,848 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 46,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XZE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WG54 XZE, 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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WG54 XZE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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