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EX54 UBV

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,640 mi
Last recorded123,640 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 UBV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 123,640 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 118,282 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 118,282 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 113,461 miles

Centre not working

Pass 16 Sep 2015 108,019 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 108,006 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear POOR CONDITION

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

Offside Rear POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 105,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 102,975 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 93,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Oct 2012 93,880 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2011 84,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2010 153,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 153,274 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 145,945 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 145,451 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 142,412 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 142,278 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 119,724 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 119,724 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 102,827 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 102,827 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 85,832 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 68,868 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 6,539 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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EX54 UBV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX54 UBV, 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 EX54 UBV registered?

EX54 UBV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is EX54 UBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX54 UBV shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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