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WA54 RDZ

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

138,964 mi
Last recorded138,964 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 RDZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 138,964 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 129,701 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 124,001 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 124,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track controll ( lower rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 119,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 117,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 111,162 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 102,754 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2018 102,754 miles

Central Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

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

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 100,387 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 95,364 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 91,589 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 87,085 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 81,559 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 74,482 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 66,844 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 54,157 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 39,810 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,400 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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WA54 RDZ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WA54 RDZ, 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 WA54 RDZ registered?

WA54 RDZ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 November 2004.

Is WA54 RDZ safe to buy?

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