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BN54 CFY

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

151,314 mi
Last recorded151,314 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 CFY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 151,314 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 134,760 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 134,755 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 131,755 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 131,755 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 128,892 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 128,885 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 125,734 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 125,734 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 122,056 miles

advise parking brake % efficiency low.18%

Fail 2 Dec 2019 122,056 miles

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

advise parking brake % efficiency low.18%

Pass 27 Nov 2018 118,374 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

tyre pressure warning lamp displayed.

Fail 26 Nov 2018 118,374 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

tyre pressure warning lamp displayed.

Pass 8 Dec 2017 114,859 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 114,859 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 109,991 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 102,693 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 102,693 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 86,768 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 86,767 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 76,277 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 60,236 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 67,013 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 63,026 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 62,829 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 56,291 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2009 56,291 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2008 50,155 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 50,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 37,620 miles

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

handbrake high.

Fail 17 Oct 2007 37,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

handbrake high.

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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BN54 CFY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 BN54 CFY, 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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BN54 CFY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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