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ST54 CTV

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

238,701 mi
Last recorded238,701 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 CTV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 238,701 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 235,556 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 235,554 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 227,422 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 21 Jul 2020 219,713 miles

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 6 Jul 2019 211,335 miles

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 201,492 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV GAITER SLIGHTL DETERIOATED

Rear Nail in tyre BOTH SIDES ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 193,081 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR & OSF (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 192,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR & OSF (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 179,031 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint BOTH (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 161,611 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 144,165 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

n/s and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2013 128,199 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 112,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 89,973 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 89,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 72,680 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 67,054 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2009 67,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2008 54,138 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 54,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 43,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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ST54 CTV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 ST54 CTV, 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 ST54 CTV registered?

ST54 CTV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 October 2004.

Is ST54 CTV safe to buy?

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