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CF54 URH

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

81,497 mi
Last recorded81,497 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 URH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 81,497 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 81,496 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 79,089 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 79,089 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2022 75,858 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 71,614 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop split

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 71,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop split

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 69,808 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 69,808 miles

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

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 68,503 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 66,794 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 66,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50r18 dunlop (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 63,976 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 63,971 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 60,675 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 56,260 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 52,160 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 50,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery covered

Pass 20 Jun 2012 42,508 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 35,884 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 33,909 miles

front brake pads worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 31 Oct 2008 31,454 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)

advise o/s rear pads

Fail 30 Oct 2008 31,454 miles

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

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)

advise o/s rear pads

Pass 30 Oct 2007 27,274 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 27,249 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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CF54 URH is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CF54 URH, 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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CF54 URH is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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