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DC54 CHG

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,100 mi
Last recorded119,100 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 CHG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 119,100 miles

Engine oil level is on minimum

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

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met. Braking system in need of adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has very little reserve travel

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres less than 3mm, perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 115,012 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2018 114,970 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 110,222 miles

Auxiliary drive belt is perished and cracked

Engine has oil leak/s

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system is in need of adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 103,786 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 99,111 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 84,053 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2013 73,120 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 61,315 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2010 49,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 41,082 miles

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)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 41,082 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,523 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 37,520 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 25,922 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2007 25,922 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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DC54 CHG is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DC54 CHG, 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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DC54 CHG is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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