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CX54 AOZ

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,123 mi
Last recorded135,123 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 AOZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 135,123 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 130,050 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 125,222 miles

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

all brakes fluctuating

handbrake efforts low

operation of handbrake lever

wear in n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arm front bushes

Pass 25 Jan 2023 119,890 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 113,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75 mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

advise front inner brake pads low

Fail 17 Jan 2022 113,893 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75 mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

advise front inner brake pads low

Pass 12 Jan 2021 107,812 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 107,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 104,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 104,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 99,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 99,246 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 94,041 miles

minimum required parking brake efficiency only just met, it would appear that the system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 10 Jan 2018 93,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 85,823 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 85,821 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 78,373 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 78,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 69,747 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 63,645 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 54,331 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 41,616 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 41,616 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 41,085 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 36,562 miles

Offside + nearside front +nearside rear tubeless tyre valves perished.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 32,045 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 28,328 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 25,065 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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CX54 AOZ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CX54 AOZ, 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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CX54 AOZ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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