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AO54 MUV

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

160,554 mi
Last recorded160,554 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 MUV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 160,554 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 157,170 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 9 Oct 2020 150,059 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 25 Oct 2019 144,116 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 10 Oct 2018 135,334 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 126,156 miles

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

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

all tyres perished

Fail 21 Oct 2017 126,156 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres perished

Pass 2 Nov 2016 120,153 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 115,024 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 106,892 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 100,552 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 94,362 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 87,517 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 78,105 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 68,731 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 59,941 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 48,171 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 MUV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MUV, 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 AO54 MUV registered?

AO54 MUV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is AO54 MUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO54 MUV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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