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BT54 DYG

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,220 mi
Last recorded134,220 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 DYG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 134,220 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight wear begins (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner tyre edges has slight wear (4.1.E.1)

both front tyre size differ from both rear

n/s/r brake pipes not visible and not allowing inspection ...as vehicle fitted with plastic under guard trims

Fail 22 Dec 2017 134,220 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight wear begins (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner tyre edges has slight wear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyre size differ from both rear

n/s/r brake pipes not visible and not allowing inspection ...as vehicle fitted with plastic under guard trims

Pass 14 Oct 2016 129,561 miles

Nearside Front outer tyre wall scrubbed,inner wall becoming perished

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroding along seams

engine cover/undertrays fitted

front brake backing plates slightly lose

front tyres are of a different size to the rears

unable to see all brake pipes

Fail 10 Oct 2016 129,561 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front outer tyre wall scrubbed,inner wall becoming perished

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroding along seams

engine cover/undertrays fitted

front brake backing plates slightly lose

front tyres are of a different size to the rears

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 3 Nov 2015 121,585 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 112,518 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 112,518 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 105,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 105,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 86,348 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 72,126 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 57,259 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 57,258 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2009 44,232 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm and signs of cracking

nearside rear tyre 3mm and signs of cracking

offside rear tyre 2.5mm and signs of cracking

Pass 27 May 2008 29,330 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 29,330 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 27,605 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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BT54 DYG is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BT54 DYG, 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 BT54 DYG registered?

BT54 DYG is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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