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CA54 FWZ

2004 BMW X3

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,247 mi
Last recorded118,247 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 FWZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 118,247 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 110,721 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 101,913 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to wear indicators

Offside Front tyre close to wear indicators

Offside Rear tyre close to wear indicators

Fail 30 Apr 2016 101,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre close to wear indicators

Offside Front tyre close to wear indicators

Offside Rear tyre close to wear indicators

Pass 4 Mar 2015 85,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 85,301 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 76,128 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 73,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

covers on sills

Pass 28 Nov 2012 73,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

covers on sills

Pass 28 Nov 2011 69,294 miles

O/S and n/s wiper blade rubbers perished at extreme ends.

Fail 28 Nov 2011 69,294 miles

O/S and n/s wiper blade rubbers perished at extreme ends.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 64,316 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)

o/s/f trye wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Nov 2009 58,115 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 49,163 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 42,595 miles

Offside Rear 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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CA54 FWZ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CA54 FWZ, 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 FWZ registered?

CA54 FWZ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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