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BL54 DJV

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

119,449 mi
Last recorded119,449 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 DJV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 119,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 114,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 114,766 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 109,894 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 109,886 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Within the nearside upper + offside lower swept areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 104,512 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 99,430 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 98,048 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 96,643 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 94,364 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 92,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 90,747 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2016 90,706 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2015 88,637 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 88,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Dunlop SP sport 235/50/18 97V MFS (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" bosch (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" bosch (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 84,351 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 84,351 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 76,413 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)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Sep 2012 67,102 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 56,809 miles

Wipers catch on "A" post.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 48,056 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 48,056 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres showing age cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,470 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 37,470 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 23,725 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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BL54 DJV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BL54 DJV, 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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BL54 DJV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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