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HX54 CTK

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,246 mi
Last recorded122,246 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 CTK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 122,246 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover loose. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 122,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover loose. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 107,729 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 107,729 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 98,188 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 91,114 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 91,114 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both misty (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2019 85,006 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 78,641 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 78,641 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 72,755 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 66,617 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 66,138 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 66,138 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 64,967 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked and perished

Pass 20 Aug 2013 63,105 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 61,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres very badly cracked and perished also deep cuts to tread

Fail 11 Oct 2010 53,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 53,006 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 52,613 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 46,502 miles

deep Gouge to Near Side front tyre side wall.

Fail 18 Sep 2009 46,502 miles

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

deep Gouge to Near Side front tyre side wall.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 39,364 miles

n/s/r wiper blade poor

o/s/f wiper blade poor

Fail 16 Sep 2008 39,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

n/s/r wiper blade poor

o/s/f wiper blade poor

Pass 11 Sep 2007 33,087 miles

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

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

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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HX54 CTK is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HX54 CTK, 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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HX54 CTK is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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