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WJ54 ZDP

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,980 mi
Last recorded145,980 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 ZDP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 145,980 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2017 137,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre as cuts around re-enforcing band

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 128,715 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 121,202 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 121,202 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 108,669 miles

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

bonnet difficult to open

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 31 Mar 2014 108,654 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bonnet difficult to open

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2013 91,205 miles

rear shocker covers deteriorated.

Fail 14 Mar 2013 91,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear shocker covers deteriorated.

unable to check n/s/f w/bearing due to brake bind.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 79,022 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

towbar wiring faulty.

Fail 27 Feb 2012 79,022 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

towbar wiring faulty.

Fail 16 Mar 2011 62,698 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 62,698 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 45,913 miles

tyre sidewalls damaged.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 41,641 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 41,616 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 32,999 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 30,008 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 ZDP is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZDP, 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 ZDP is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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