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BF54 MSV

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

147,822 mi
Last recorded147,822 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 MSV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 147,822 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 144,153 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 144,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 137,155 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 129,669 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 124,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 124,907 miles

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 117,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also light on dash (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 117,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also light on dash (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2016 112,213 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake grabbing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2016 112,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake grabbing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2016 112,197 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working poss wiring fault in tailgate (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

BATTERY POOR

REAR BRAKE PADS INNER LOOK LOW

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR POOR (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs weathered (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 105,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades splitting ends

Fail 3 May 2014 102,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 102,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 101,333 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 90,244 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 75,291 miles

all tyres bald on edges

Fail 22 Nov 2010 75,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

all tyres bald on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2009 58,457 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 39,804 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 27,226 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 27,060 miles

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

rear brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

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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BF54 MSV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BF54 MSV, 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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BF54 MSV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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