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BU54 XTB

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

121,743 mi
Last recorded121,743 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 XTB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 121,743 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension all over corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension all over corrosion sub-Axle

Fail 9 Nov 2021 121,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension all over corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension all over corrosion sub-Axle

Pass 27 Oct 2020 118,257 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 118,257 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 112,486 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 106,192 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 101,352 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 95,833 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 89,830 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 83,201 miles

Both rear tyres have worn to 3mm [255/45/18w]

Pass 11 Oct 2013 76,351 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 68,142 miles

os front tyre has cut in tread

Pass 14 Oct 2011 59,834 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,168 miles

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear passenger seats not allowing full inspaection of seat belts

Pass 19 Oct 2009 34,274 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 24,595 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 15,314 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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BU54 XTB is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BU54 XTB, 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 BU54 XTB registered?

BU54 XTB is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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