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AO54 CNF

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,072 mi
Last recorded179,072 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 CNF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 179,072 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 179,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 175,642 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 175,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 171,306 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 171,306 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 161,630 miles

Nearside Front disc back plate not fully secure but not likely to fall off

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

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

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

undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection of the underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2017 154,005 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 153,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 128,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2015 112,657 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 97,829 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 97,825 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 82,762 miles

rear bump stops deteriorated.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 82,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear bump stops deteriorated.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 67,354 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front and rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 5 Aug 2011 52,683 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 47,434 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 42,332 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 37,214 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,550 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 CNF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CNF, 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 CNF is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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