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ST54 OEF

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,910 mi
Last recorded158,910 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 158,910 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 151,459 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 136,330 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 123,305 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 113,355 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 103,187 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 103,187 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 103,064 miles

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

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

ALL Tyres worn on inner treads

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 92,909 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 92,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 81,706 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 81,706 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 66,303 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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ST54 OEF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ST54 OEF, 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 OEF registered?

ST54 OEF is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is ST54 OEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST54 OEF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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