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GP54 BFK

2004 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,142 mi
Last recorded169,142 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 BFK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 169,142 miles

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Near side front, front lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front near side and off side front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 169,142 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Near side front, front lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front near side and off side front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 167,941 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S FRONT AND REAR (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 144,665 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 120,572 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 120,570 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o\s blade (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn in the centre of its travel (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2015 116,471 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 113,869 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 108,176 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 98,513 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 7 Jan 2011 86,730 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 74,603 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 60,224 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 60,183 miles

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

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

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)

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

front no. plate cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2007 39,119 miles

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

front number plate cracked

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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GP54 BFK is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GP54 BFK, 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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GP54 BFK is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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