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CF54 VGN

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,340 mi
Last recorded103,340 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 VGN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 103,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 98,656 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 98,656 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 95,993 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 91,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 88,580 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 84,789 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 84,135 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 83,586 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 82,917 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 82,879 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 80,568 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 72,388 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 65,470 miles

front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

n/s front brake binding slightly.

Fail 2 Dec 2013 65,463 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

n/s front brake binding slightly.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 58,258 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 46,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs will req replacing at next pad change slighltly worn

N/S/F brake discs has a part of the disc worn more than the rest of the surface (outside face)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 37,757 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 30,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre slightly persished

Nearside rear tyre slightly persished

Offside front tyre slightly persished

Offside rear tyre slightly persished

Pass 6 Nov 2008 25,338 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 21,299 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 14,164 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 VGN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CF54 VGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CF54 VGN registered?

CF54 VGN is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 25 September 2004.

Is CF54 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF54 VGN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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