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CE54 UKM

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,792 mi
Last recorded115,792 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 UKM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 115,792 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 115,792 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 115,413 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 115,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 109,757 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 104,327 miles

child seat fitted

engine cover fitted

n/s/f tyre is perished and has a nail in the tyre

n/s/r tyre is perished and has a nail in the tyre

o/s/f tyre is worn , perished and has a nail in the tyre

o/s/r tyre is perished and has a nail in the tyre

oil leak

undertray fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2015 104,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted

engine cover fitted

n/s/f tyre is perished and has a nail in the tyre

n/s/r tyre is perished and has a nail in the tyre

o/s/f tyre is worn , perished and has a nail in the tyre

o/s/r tyre is perished and has a nail in the tyre

oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 101,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perishing

corrosion to exhaust system

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2013 94,601 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 85,144 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 85,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2011 75,097 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)

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

fuel cap seal slightly deteriating

Pass 15 Dec 2010 65,810 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 52,914 miles

both front tyres wearing close to limit on outer edges

Fail 11 Dec 2009 52,856 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing close to limit on outer edges

Pass 10 Sep 2008 34,607 miles

front brake pads look low

slight corosion on rear brake discs

Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,777 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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CE54 UKM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UKM, 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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CE54 UKM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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