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CA54 CZM

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

182,808 mi
Last recorded182,808 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 CZM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 182,808 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 176,164 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 171,173 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 171,173 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 165,381 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 161,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front shocks weak

Fail 17 Jan 2020 161,428 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front shocks weak

Pass 3 Dec 2018 147,324 miles

long travel on parking brake

Pass 3 Feb 2018 144,010 miles

engine light on

nearside rear shocker cover not secure

wiper lingage has wear

Fail 1 Feb 2018 144,000 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

nearside rear shocker cover not secure

wiper lingage has wear

Pass 9 Dec 2016 134,881 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 128,894 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 122,476 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 122,476 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 116,548 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 116,548 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2013 111,238 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 101,570 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 89,388 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 69,881 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 57,458 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 33,311 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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CA54 CZM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CA54 CZM, 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 CA54 CZM registered?

CA54 CZM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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