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DE54 CFO

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

108,157 mi
Last recorded108,157 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 CFO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 108,157 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2023 100,901 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2023 100,237 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 96,806 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 96,801 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 94,268 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 93,206 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Mar 2020 93,206 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Mar 2019 92,111 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 92,111 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 90,951 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 90,949 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 88,916 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 86,733 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 86,733 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Drivers side bonnet catch not locking but passenger one has.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 84,288 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk button slight fault

Pass 4 Aug 2015 84,288 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 76,824 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear seat belt buckle faulty

Fail 4 Sep 2013 69,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

n/s/f door check strap loose

Pass 4 Sep 2013 69,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f door check strap loose

Pass 21 Sep 2012 60,736 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2011 50,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre has smmall cuts & cracks

Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,781 miles

o/s/r seat belt stalk auto lock inop

Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,017 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 24 Sep 2009 37,017 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Sep 2008 32,844 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 26,419 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 26,419 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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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DE54 CFO is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 DE54 CFO, 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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DE54 CFO is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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