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CA53 LOL

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,665 mi
Last recorded94,665 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 LOL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 94,665 miles

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 6 Aug 2015 81,838 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 81,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2014 74,337 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 71,897 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 64,499 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 56,750 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 56,750 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,843 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 29,337 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 20,406 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 14,130 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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CA53 LOL is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CA53 LOL, 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 CA53 LOL registered?

CA53 LOL is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is CA53 LOL safe to buy?

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