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LA54 WAO

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,240 mi
Last recorded133,240 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 WAO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 133,240 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 133,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2016 127,932 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 124,466 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 119,503 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2013 110,185 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 May 2013 110,172 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 May 2012 94,548 miles

Bottom of rear springs not visable by tester

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2012 94,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Bottom of rear springs not visable by tester

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LA54 WAO is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LA54 WAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA54 WAO registered?

LA54 WAO is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is LA54 WAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA54 WAO shows 9 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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