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VF54 CLO

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

121,537 mi
Last recorded121,537 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 CLO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 121,537 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 117,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 112,461 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 107,050 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 101,223 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 101,223 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2020 95,922 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 92,302 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 85,077 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 77,232 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

front tyre valves perished

fuel cap sealing washer perished

parking brake performance only just met the minimum required effort - adjustment / repair is recommended

Pass 24 Oct 2016 70,505 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 67,264 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 63,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 59,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 55,121 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 55,071 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 51,579 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 47,218 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 43,727 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 39,197 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 39,197 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 36,327 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 32,220 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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VF54 CLO is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VF54 CLO, 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 VF54 CLO registered?

VF54 CLO is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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