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CA54 DUJ

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,351 mi
Last recorded185,351 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 DUJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 185,351 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 173,202 miles

Nearside wiper linkage

Fail 20 Mar 2024 173,198 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside wiper linkage

Pass 10 Mar 2023 164,130 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres edges of tread are wearing/worn (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

side windows tinted

Fail 7 Mar 2023 164,110 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of ball joints (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint in hub (recommend replace) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated recommend replace (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower (front) suspension arm inner bushes (recommend replace) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres edges of tread are wearing/worn (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside front (3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil below minimum level

offside front fog light does not work

side windows tinted

Pass 4 Mar 2022 156,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 156,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has slight paly (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 149,763 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020
Pass 11 Mar 2019 145,168 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 138,985 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front slight play in bottom ball joint

Offside Front slight play in track rod end

Fail 23 Feb 2018 138,985 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front slight play in bottom ball joint

Offside Front slight play in track rod end

Pass 9 Mar 2017 133,214 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 123,637 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 111,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2014 98,283 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R Child seats fitted

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

O/S/F Brake binding slightly

Pass 28 May 2013 84,137 miles

N/S/R Child seat fitted

Fail 28 May 2013 84,123 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/R Child seat fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2012 75,871 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 75,862 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 64,321 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 59,386 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 51,935 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 51,873 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 43,471 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 43,299 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 40,727 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 31,385 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CA54 DUJ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 CA54 DUJ, 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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CA54 DUJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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