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BT54 APF

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,757 mi
Last recorded135,757 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 APF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 135,757 miles

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

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

engine management light on

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 7 Aug 2013 122,055 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine management light on

Fail 6 Aug 2013 122,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Apr 2012 102,274 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 87,673 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 71,464 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 55,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2009 55,902 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 33,912 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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BT54 APF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BT54 APF, 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 BT54 APF registered?

BT54 APF is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is BT54 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 APF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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