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CX54 ELW

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,397 mi
Last recorded120,397 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 ELW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 120,397 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 119,983 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 117,485 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 114,586 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 111,067 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 108,237 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 108,237 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint propshaft uj (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 100,942 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear shockabsorber covers insurecure

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2013 92,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Dec 2013 92,014 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 78,315 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS AND SIDE WALLS SLIGHTLY PERISHED IN AREAS

Pass 30 Nov 2011 68,264 miles

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

n/s front tyre has small cut not down to ply cords

n/s rear tyre has two cuts not down to ply cords

Pass 29 Nov 2010 62,098 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 49,561 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 29,770 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,715 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 ELW is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CX54 ELW, 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 CX54 ELW registered?

CX54 ELW is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is CX54 ELW safe to buy?

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