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WF54 LXO

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,001 mi
Last recorded79,001 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 LXO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2024 79,001 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2023 77,411 miles

Offside Front Anti roll bar linkage dust cover worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2022 74,507 miles

Hand brake needs adjusting (both sides

Fail 10 Nov 2022 74,507 miles

Hand brake needs adjusting (both sides

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 71,458 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 63,667 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 63,535 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 63,535 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 62,203 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 62,203 miles

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 61,250 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 11 Oct 2016 58,405 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 55,378 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 55,378 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 51,892 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 47,652 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 46,032 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 43,076 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 43,076 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 38,419 miles

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 16 Oct 2009 33,491 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 28,190 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 21,696 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)

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 LXO is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WF54 LXO, 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 WF54 LXO registered?

WF54 LXO is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is WF54 LXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF54 LXO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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