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EX54 ZPU

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,919 mi
Last recorded102,919 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 ZPU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2020 102,919 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape second layer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 97,364 miles

Fuel cap "o" Ring perishing

Handbrake close too top of travel.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front O/S Wing mirror cover loose

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 97,289 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel cap "o" Ring perishing

Handbrake close too top of travel.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front O/S Wing mirror cover loose

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 91,794 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

tyre pressure monitering lamp warning alluminated

Pass 2 Sep 2017 86,935 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 80,358 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 75,061 miles

Front bumper is insecure

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 62,057 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise.. n/s/f fog lamp insecure

Fail 28 Jun 2014 70,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise.. n/s/f fog lamp insecure

Pass 17 May 2013 62,057 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

n/s/f tyre just legal

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 17 May 2013 62,057 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

n/s/f tyre just legal

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 3 May 2012 53,858 miles

air bag light on

centre brake light

Pass 6 May 2011 45,812 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 6 May 2010 36,432 miles

Front bumper insecure

advise centre brake light

air bag light on

Fail 5 May 2010 36,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front bumper insecure

advise centre brake light

air bag light on

Fail 30 Apr 2009 29,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four outter tyre walls are perrishing

Pass 30 Apr 2009 29,614 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four outter tyre walls are perrishing

Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,882 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 18,918 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 ZPU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EX54 ZPU, 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 ZPU registered?

EX54 ZPU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 23 October 2004.

Is EX54 ZPU safe to buy?

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