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BL54 DXW

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,091 mi
Last recorded223,091 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 DXW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 223,091 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 223,091 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 203,602 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 183,719 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 164,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 142,330 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 141,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 122,415 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 122,415 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 85,239 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 58,186 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 57,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BL54 DXW is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL54 DXW, 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 BL54 DXW registered?

BL54 DXW is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is BL54 DXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL54 DXW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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