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WV54 XTJ

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,135 mi
Last recorded105,135 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 XTJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 105,135 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear low on edge in places

Offside Front tyre bald on edge (advise replacement)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 105,133 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Front wipers smearing screen

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear low on edge in places

Offside Front tyre bald on edge (advise replacement)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 101,855 miles

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

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

engine bay/under covers fitted

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Aug 2016 101,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

engine bay/under covers fitted

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2015 95,710 miles

engine/under/cill covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2014 88,548 miles

exhaust rattle from idle.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 78,862 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 78,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 66,989 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 57,095 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Aug 2010 44,321 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 44,321 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 39,567 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 39,567 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 31,993 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 25,046 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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WV54 XTJ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WV54 XTJ, 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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What year was WV54 XTJ registered?

WV54 XTJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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