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FV54 CUO

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,879 mi
Last recorded88,879 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 CUO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 88,879 miles

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))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 88,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 81,450 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 81,447 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 leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 77,963 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 72,135 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 66,380 miles

nearside front tyre worn heavy on outer edges

Pass 29 Oct 2018 59,330 miles

Both front & offside rear tyre valves are splitting & perished

petrol cap seal perished & splitting -close to excess-

Pass 10 Apr 2017 49,584 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 43,611 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 43,611 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 32,593 miles

Both rear tyres perished & cracking (haevy) on edges of tread / sidewalls

Offside front tyre perished & cracking (haevy) on edges of tread / sidewall

Pass 8 Nov 2013 24,829 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 23,867 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 23,867 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 1 Oct 2009 22,002 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 20,407 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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FV54 CUO is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FV54 CUO, 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 FV54 CUO registered?

FV54 CUO is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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