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AO54 CNC

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,302 mi
Last recorded144,302 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 CNC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 144,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 144,172 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

advise engine management light on dash

advise possible missfire

advise the upper brake light segment missing

Pass 30 Jan 2016 138,507 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/2/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/2/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coolant warning light on intermittently

emergency wheel slightly insecure

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

engine management light on at time of test

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

removed items from drivers view prior to test

used internal adjuster to recheck headlamp aim

Fail 30 Jan 2016 138,507 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/2/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/2/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coolant warning light on intermittently

emergency wheel slightly insecure

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

engine management light on at time of test

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

removed items from drivers view prior to test

used internal adjuster to recheck headlamp aim

Pass 17 Feb 2015 132,353 miles

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

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

both front tyres bald on the inside edge

tyre monitoring system light is on(red)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 132,353 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres bald on the inside edge

tyre monitoring system light is on(red)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 119,590 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 102,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 88,228 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 25 Aug 2010 84,353 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 80,228 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 72,345 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 57,659 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 CNC is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO54 CNC, 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 CNC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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