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AJ54 JEM

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

134,533 mi
Last recorded134,533 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 JEM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 134,533 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 133,129 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 130,903 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 129,203 miles

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

all tyres has slight cracks on them

Pass 11 May 2021 125,261 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F, O/S/F & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 113,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 113,267 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 107,754 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 100,985 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 100,881 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 92,615 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 84,746 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 75,895 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 75,892 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 67,282 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 60,345 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 53,892 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 53,862 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 47,152 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 44,524 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 39,624 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 38,693 miles

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 5 Aug 2008 38,693 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 26,660 miles

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

front number plate cracked

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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AJ54 JEM 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 AJ54 JEM, 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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AJ54 JEM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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