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SH54 WCF

2004 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,240 mi
Last recorded107,240 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 WCF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 107,240 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 107,240 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2021 101,599 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 97,369 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 93,538 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 93,494 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 87,530 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 81,163 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 81,163 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 75,200 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 68,648 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 68,648 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 62,714 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Nov 2014 62,689 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2013 58,001 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 53,730 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 49,015 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 49,010 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 44,782 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 44,343 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 37,740 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 32,135 miles

Rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2007 26,404 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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SH54 WCF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SH54 WCF, 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 SH54 WCF registered?

SH54 WCF is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 27 November 2004.

Is SH54 WCF safe to buy?

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