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SW54 CBY

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,421 mi
Last recorded139,421 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 CBY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 139,421 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 139,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 127,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Mar 2014 116,824 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 112,241 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2012 102,395 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 92,765 miles

Bump stop of nerside rear shock absorber perished

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Several small chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2010 79,708 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 66,939 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 66,939 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 55,910 miles

Front wiper blades poor

Rear brake discs scored

Rear registration plate dis-coloured

Pass 3 Oct 2007 43,356 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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SW54 CBY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SW54 CBY, 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 SW54 CBY registered?

SW54 CBY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is SW54 CBY safe to buy?

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