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AK54 CVY

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,162 mi
Last recorded99,162 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 CVY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 99,162 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 93,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 88,566 miles

Front discs corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2015 78,333 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 7 Oct 2015 78,332 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2014 69,550 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 54,947 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 51,800 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 51,800 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 50,612 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 50,612 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 47,498 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 47,387 miles

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

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 11 Sep 2008 40,538 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 28,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre has damage to sidewall

Fail 4 Sep 2007 28,009 miles

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre has damage to sidewall

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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AK54 CVY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc 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 AK54 CVY, 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 AK54 CVY registered?

AK54 CVY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is AK54 CVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK54 CVY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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