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CE54 NVY

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,391 mi
Last recorded116,391 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 NVY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 116,391 miles

N/s/f brake disc splash shield loose.

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 24 Oct 2015 107,334 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 107,282 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 97,866 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 97,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brakes noisy at time of test

Pass 3 Mar 2014 94,478 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 94,478 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2013 87,846 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

all tyres uneven wear

Fail 5 Apr 2013 87,846 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres uneven wear

Pass 2 Apr 2012 80,626 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 71,435 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 62,237 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)

both front tyres cracking.

Pass 2 May 2008 55,396 miles

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

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

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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CE54 NVY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 CE54 NVY, 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 CE54 NVY registered?

CE54 NVY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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