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CE54 XAN

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

226,801 mi
Last recorded226,801 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 226,801 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 22 Jun 2023 218,447 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 218,447 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 215,575 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 205,768 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 201,779 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 196,714 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 187,996 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

auxillary drive belt noisy on locl to lock

gearbox and diff has slight oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2018 187,996 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

auxillary drive belt noisy on locl to lock

gearbox and diff has slight oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2017 180,036 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)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 173,307 miles

exhaust emissions light on dash indicating a fault

Fail 14 Nov 2016 173,307 miles

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

exhaust emissions light on dash indicating a fault

Pass 24 Nov 2015 167,958 miles

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

engine oil leaks evident on undertrays

Pass 31 Oct 2014 164,133 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 161,427 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Replace rear registration plate ASAP as police may stop you.(interferance with letters and numbers)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 155,414 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 143,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 143,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 123,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 100,831 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 77,877 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 58,432 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 XAN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CE54 XAN, 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 XAN registered?

CE54 XAN is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 15 September 2004.

Is CE54 XAN safe to buy?

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