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WV54 LUR

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,285 mi
Last recorded127,285 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 LUR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 127,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 114,237 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 108,821 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 95,551 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 91,737 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 84,784 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre two nails in tread

o/s/f nail in tread

Pass 26 Jun 2013 77,058 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 70,913 miles

CUTS IN TREAD,O/S/F TYRE.

N/S/R TYRE;BADLY PERISHED,AND CLOSE TO LIMIT ASAP.

O/S/R PADS APPROACHING LIMIT.

Fail 29 Jun 2012 70,899 miles

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

CUTS IN TREAD,O/S/F TYRE.

N/S/R TYRE;BADLY PERISHED,AND CLOSE TO LIMIT ASAP.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R PADS APPROACHING LIMIT.

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 64,676 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to split

Fail 28 Jun 2011 64,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to split

Pass 25 Jun 2010 57,476 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 57,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 49,852 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge below 1.6mm

Fail 30 Jun 2009 49,852 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge below 1.6mm

Pass 1 Oct 2007 34,174 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 LUR is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LUR, 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 WV54 LUR registered?

WV54 LUR is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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