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DA54 ZYE

2004 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

218,077 mi
Last recorded218,077 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 ZYE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 218,077 miles

Central Exhaust Heat Shield Deteriorated.

Engine Oil Leak.

Front Bellypan Deteriorated But Still Secure.

Front Front Grille Damaged.

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. Not Affecting Drivers View. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 218,063 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Poor Efficiency (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Poor Efficiency (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No Reserve. (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust Heat Shield Deteriorated.

Engine Oil Leak.

Front Bellypan Deteriorated But Still Secure.

Front Front Grille Damaged.

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. Not Affecting Drivers View. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 202,302 miles

Offside Front shocker weak action

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

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

cond of wiper action

Fail 10 Apr 2019 202,298 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front shocker weak action

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

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

cond of wiper action

Pass 3 Apr 2018 190,389 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2018 190,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing pad retaining spring missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 172,170 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Apr 2016 153,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2554518 runflat 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 132,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers window wont open

Fail 30 Mar 2015 132,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

drivers window wont open

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 121,693 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

scratch on windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2013 109,240 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 96,748 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2011 86,009 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 86,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 77,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 66,887 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 66,180 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 62,031 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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DA54 ZYE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DA54 ZYE, 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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DA54 ZYE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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