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WP54 XJC

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,718 mi
Last recorded126,718 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 XJC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 126,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges plus perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges plus perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 121,236 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 117,249 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 117,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 112,704 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 112,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 108,298 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 104,332 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 100,835 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 100,833 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 95,126 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 91,040 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 91,040 miles

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 87,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET LIMITS 16%

Fail 6 Sep 2017 87,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET LIMITS 16%

Pass 22 Aug 2016 78,247 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 68,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 68,779 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 60,203 miles

m.i.l light on

Pass 12 Aug 2013 55,560 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 53,750 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 49,148 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 44,998 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 39,794 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 33,646 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 27,108 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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WP54 XJC is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WP54 XJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP54 XJC registered?

WP54 XJC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is WP54 XJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP54 XJC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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