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WR54 ZVB

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,529 mi
Last recorded80,529 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 ZVB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 80,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Just Passed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Just Passed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 80,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Just Passed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Just Passed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 80,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 79,152 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 77,101 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 75,159 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 75,159 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 73,659 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 72,345 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 70,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 70,475 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 68,705 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2016 66,523 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 66,523 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 64,975 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 62,816 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 60,140 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 56,832 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 50,153 miles

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

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

plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 43,527 miles

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2010 43,416 miles

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

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2009 36,550 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres inner edges worn

rear brake pads

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2008 28,118 miles

both rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 28 Nov 2007 21,489 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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WR54 ZVB is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WR54 ZVB, 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 WR54 ZVB registered?

WR54 ZVB is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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