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LB54 CXZ

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,626 mi
Last recorded183,626 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 CXZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 183,626 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 186,514 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 182,909 miles

Front both front tyres close on edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

parking brake only just meets requirements

Fail 3 Feb 2018 182,909 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front both front tyres close on edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

parking brake only just meets requirements

Pass 22 Feb 2017 172,492 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 159,510 miles

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

child seats fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2016 159,510 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

child seats fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 153,122 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 145,473 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 145,473 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 136,138 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 124,353 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 112,238 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 112,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 100,452 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 89,640 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 89,254 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 76,147 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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LB54 CXZ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LB54 CXZ, 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 LB54 CXZ registered?

LB54 CXZ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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