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CX54 FFE

2004 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,925 mi
Last recorded157,925 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 FFE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 157,925 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 157,925 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 150,374 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 150,374 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 143,749 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 133,681 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop perished.

Pass 7 Oct 2019 130,501 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 130,426 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))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 130,424 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 21 Jul 2017 130,389 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs slightly corroded due to standing, should clean up with use (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2016 129,453 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 129,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Nearside bonnet catch seized and inoperative (8.4.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Nearside, also too low (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Offside, also too high (1.8.A.1b)

coil spring broken Nearside front (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 124,507 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

one of a twin bulb position lamp arangement inoperative nearside rear

Pass 28 Jul 2014 124,507 miles

one of a twin bulb position lamp arangement inoperative nearside rear

Pass 13 Mar 2013 108,861 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 96,795 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 81,631 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 65,475 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 44,780 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 24,777 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 22,798 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 FFE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FFE, 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 FFE registered?

CX54 FFE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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