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AO54 UNL

2004 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

141,174 mi
Last recorded141,174 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 UNL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 141,174 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 141,174 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2022 139,271 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 26 Jun 2022 139,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 27 May 2021 130,135 miles

Vehicle underside very dirty, nearly refused to test

Fail 26 May 2021 130,133 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle underside very dirty, nearly refused to test

Pass 1 Sep 2020 124,620 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

mud on underside covering components

Pass 19 Aug 2019 115,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Aug 2018 108,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 108,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 100,210 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen chipped

Fail 23 Aug 2017 100,172 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Aug 2016 91,864 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 86,360 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)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 79,003 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 79,003 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 69,722 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 61,020 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 51,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 51,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 40,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre close to wear markers

Fail 2 Jul 2010 40,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre close to wear markers

Pass 2 Jul 2009 29,986 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 19,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2007 11,833 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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AO54 UNL is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AO54 UNL, 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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AO54 UNL is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 4 December 2004.

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