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WJ54 VHR

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 VHR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear sides (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear sides + nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 131,113 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damage glued ?

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

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

brake pad warning lamp is on sensor wire broken nearside front

high level stop lamp inop

Fail 15 Aug 2018 131,097 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

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

brake pad warning lamp is on sensor wire broken nearside front

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 24 Aug 2017 123,566 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire broken /warning lamp is on

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 5 Jul 2016 114,838 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake sensor wire detached

Rear childrens seats fitted not alowing for full inspection or both rear belts

Pass 11 May 2015 105,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hi level brake light inop

Fail 7 May 2015 105,038 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hi level brake light inop

Pass 2 May 2014 96,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre stop light disconnected at timeof test

Pass 8 Mar 2013 86,233 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 76,479 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 68,728 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 68,707 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 56,554 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 39,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 20,879 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 VHR is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WJ54 VHR, 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 VHR is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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