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DC04 AVU

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,678 mi
Last recorded107,678 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 AVU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 107,678 miles

Park brake may require attention

Fail 29 Jan 2026 107,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Park brake may require attention

Pass 3 Feb 2025 102,224 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 102,027 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 98,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Sep 2022 96,656 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Aug 2021 95,324 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Sep 2020 93,779 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 91,999 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2018 89,690 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 87,009 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Sep 2016 83,900 miles

Under trays obscuring some components

Pass 28 Aug 2015 81,501 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,447 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 74,485 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 70,431 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 67,764 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 50,594 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,853 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 28,699 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 20,453 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 11,113 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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DC04 AVU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DC04 AVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC04 AVU registered?

DC04 AVU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 11 August 2004.

Is DC04 AVU safe to buy?

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