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WJ54 XMM

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

215,863 mi
Last recorded215,863 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 215,863 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 215,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 213,375 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2019 213,375 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2018 208,065 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 203,265 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 197,002 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 192,874 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 180,818 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 28 Aug 2014 180,818 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Aug 2013 161,525 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 161,456 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 145,086 miles

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 132,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 129,688 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 107,443 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 81,922 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 81,922 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 61,766 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XMM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XMM, 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 XMM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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