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2004 BMW X3
General Information
- Registration OV54WLU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X3
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expired 30 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 102,862 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- outer layers of rear silencer corroded and broken
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear (6.1.7 (b) (i))
9 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,691 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil springs rusty and worn
- Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge
- Exhaust system rusty
- Covers and undertrays fitted
- Both rear shockabsorbers slightly weak
- Both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edge
- Both rear driveshafts rusty
- Various engine oil leaks
- Slight play in nearside front inner track-rod
- Slight play in front propshaft rear joint
- Rear trailing arm bushes perished
19 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 97,492 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- outer layers of rear silencer corroded and split
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Coolant leak ()
19 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 97,492 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak ()
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- outer layers of rear silencer corroded and split
16 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 93,700 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2022 30 Jun 202614 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,717 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2021 30 Jun 202613 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 91,717 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
24 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,618 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2019 30 Jun 202627 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,211 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2018 30 Jun 202627 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 77,211 MI
30 Jun 20265 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,171 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)
5 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 68,170 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,455 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2016 30 Jun 20269 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,955 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2015 30 Jun 20269 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,953 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2014 30 Jun 202627 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,989 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
22 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,751 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
22 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,483 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2010 30 Jun 202621 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 32,483 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
17 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,284 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2009 30 Jun 202615 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 25,284 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
18 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,555 MI
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OV54WLU was registered on 2004-12-07
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