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DC04 UDX

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,219 mi
Last recorded53,219 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 UDX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 53,219 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 52,599 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 52,122 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 50,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 49,873 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 49,873 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 48,294 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 46,212 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 44,248 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake warning light on

Pass 31 Mar 2017 43,502 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,144 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 40,731 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 38,951 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 38,951 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 36,165 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 33,942 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 31,418 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 26,478 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 23,881 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 23,881 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 18,922 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 UDX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UDX, 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 DC04 UDX registered?

DC04 UDX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 3 August 2004.

Is DC04 UDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC04 UDX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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