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SF54 WFL

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,764 mi
Last recorded114,764 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 WFL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 114,764 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 106,921 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 96,707 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 96,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 88,281 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 88,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 78,641 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 78,640 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 66,829 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 55,764 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 47,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 47,255 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,439 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 15,780 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 15,780 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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SF54 WFL is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SF54 WFL, 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 SF54 WFL registered?

SF54 WFL is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 9 September 2004.

Is SF54 WFL safe to buy?

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