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DG54 VJY

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,794 mi
Last recorded116,794 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 VJY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 116,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 30 Sep 2019 114,162 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 112,944 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 2 Sep 2017 110,733 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 109,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 104,639 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear seatbelt not tested due to child seat

Fail 11 Sep 2015 104,639 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear seatbelt not tested due to child seat

Pass 27 Sep 2014 96,711 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 87,074 miles

235/55/18 FRONT AND REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 82,880 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 77,856 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 64,299 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009
Fail 27 Aug 2009

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 43,151 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,808 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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DG54 VJY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DG54 VJY, 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 DG54 VJY registered?

DG54 VJY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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