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WJ54 BZB

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

10,587 mi
Last recorded10,587 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 BZB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 10,587 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 105,827 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

oil cap missing

Pass 18 Jan 2018 97,638 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 97,637 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 92,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement fwd facing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement fwd facing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak underside engine ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 92,110 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement fwd facing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement fwd facing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak underside engine ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

aux drive belt perished

screen washers weak

Pass 4 Mar 2016 84,626 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 76,714 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 68,243 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,985 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 58,815 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 56,305 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 51,683 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 47,040 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 42,426 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 37,614 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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WJ54 BZB is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WJ54 BZB, 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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WJ54 BZB is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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