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WV54 BWY

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,885 mi
Last recorded99,885 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 BWY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 99,885 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 90,254 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 83,484 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 75,460 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 74,152 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 70,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 67,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2012 67,217 miles

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 63,438 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 59,380 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 59,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 55,342 miles

a.small cuts in n/s/r tyre cant see cord

Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,305 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 35,451 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 27,146 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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WV54 BWY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WV54 BWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV54 BWY registered?

WV54 BWY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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The MOT history for WV54 BWY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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