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BU54 WFF

2004 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,755 mi
Last recorded117,755 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 WFF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 117,755 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 117,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 114,196 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 114,196 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 111,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper side light not working

brake discs corrosion

clutch noise

Fail 1 Jun 2018 111,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper side light not working

brake discs corrosion

clutch noise

Pass 24 Jan 2017 110,022 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 110,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer sidewall deteriortaed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer and inner has major wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 107,711 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 107,711 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 96,940 miles

Front brake disc slight corrosion on inner

O/S/F and N/S/f shock absorbers slight leak

Rear brake pads low

white smoke from exhaust

Pass 6 Dec 2013 87,028 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 86,804 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 76,339 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 65,198 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 55,047 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 46,864 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 38,254 miles

o.s.r tyre getting close to limit

rear pads getting low

Pass 17 Dec 2007 26,461 miles

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)

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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BU54 WFF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BU54 WFF, 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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BU54 WFF is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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