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BL54 DZF

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

90,654 mi
Last recorded90,654 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 DZF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 90,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 83,421 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 80,752 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 72,925 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 71,538 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 69,810 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Nov 2019 66,803 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 66,802 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 62,666 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 62,666 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 60,630 miles

X4 Tyres are losing tyre shape/ structure on the inner edges

Pass 20 Dec 2016 57,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to lose shape on the inner edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to lose shape on the inner edge

Offside Front Tyre starting to lose shape on the inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2016 50,943 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 45,975 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 41,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Dec 2013 41,222 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 34,846 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 29,151 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

tyre monitoring light on

Pass 23 Nov 2010 22,381 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 20,632 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 16,596 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 12,187 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 DZF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BL54 DZF, 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 BL54 DZF registered?

BL54 DZF is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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