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BS52 CAS

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

95,507 mi
Last recorded95,507 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS52 CAS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 95,507 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 90,833 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 86,144 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 83,803 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 83,803 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 81,431 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 80,407 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 77,918 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 77,834 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 73,481 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 69,525 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 64,765 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 60,238 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 60,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 May 2014 54,151 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 50,867 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 46,437 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 40,070 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 36,484 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 33,428 miles

235/50/18v

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

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

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

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

Vehicle wearing tyres on edges may benefit from corretly loaded wheel alignment check

Fail 14 May 2009 33,428 miles

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

235/50/18v

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Vehicle wearing tyres on edges may benefit from corretly loaded wheel alignment check

Pass 28 May 2008 28,897 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 28,897 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 24,335 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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BS52 CAS is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 BS52 CAS, 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 BS52 CAS registered?

BS52 CAS is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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