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WF54 DFO

2004 BMW X3

Grey Lpg 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

174,614 mi
Last recorded174,614 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 DFO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 174,614 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 173,120 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 167,965 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 157,932 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 157,858 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 152,549 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 145,720 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bad engine oil leak

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges and nearside bad cut

high level brake light two segments not working

petrol cap seal perishing

rear inner brake pads look low?

rear shock absorber covers broken

wiperblades smear

Pass 1 Mar 2016 140,031 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 136,174 miles

both front tyres cracking outer sidewalls

Fail 30 Apr 2015 136,174 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres cracking slighty on outside wall

Pass 9 Apr 2014 131,213 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 3 May 2013 127,224 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 May 2013 127,190 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2012 119,945 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 119,848 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 115,480 miles

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

front propshaft front joint broken

Pass 3 Nov 2009 91,886 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 68,557 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 44,477 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 44,477 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 21,108 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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WF54 DFO is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WF54 DFO, 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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WF54 DFO is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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