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DF54 SCV

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,783 mi
Last recorded88,783 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 SCV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 88,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 88,781 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value both (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 81,363 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 74,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 69,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 65,155 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 64,155 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 64,085 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 59,298 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 59,277 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 54,345 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 52,262 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 52,224 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 49,121 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 45,824 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 40,253 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 35,141 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2008 27,245 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2007 20,718 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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DF54 SCV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DF54 SCV, 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 DF54 SCV registered?

DF54 SCV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 13 December 2004.

Is DF54 SCV safe to buy?

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