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LB54 TCX

2004 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,441 mi
Last recorded176,441 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 TCX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 176,441 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 167,272 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 159,623 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 152,094 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 148,310 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 148,310 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 134,564 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 134,563 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 122,044 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 122,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 111,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 1 (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 3 (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 98,255 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 83,641 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 83,641 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 74,754 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 61,085 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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 20 Apr 2010 48,415 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 38,642 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 30,284 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 15,895 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 TCX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LB54 TCX, 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 TCX registered?

LB54 TCX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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