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DG54 WCU

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,356 mi
Last recorded156,356 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 WCU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 156,356 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 156,328 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 156,129 miles

Emissions not tested car over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 149,437 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 142,121 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Oil leak Rear axle ()

Fail 22 Jan 2018 142,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Oil leak Rear axle ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 133,830 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 120,098 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 120,098 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 101,473 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 96,727 miles

rear shocks absorber both weak

Fail 28 May 2014 96,727 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

rear shocks absorber both weak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 85,431 miles

vehicle presenter be aware; though the parking brake has met the minimum passable requirement, the offside's performance is considerably less than the nearside.

Fail 13 Mar 2013 85,431 miles

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle presenter be aware; though the parking brake has met the minimum passable requirement, the offside's performance is considerably less than the nearside.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 77,265 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 69,881 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 54,713 miles

4x4 warning light on

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

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

pad warning light on

Fail 17 Feb 2010 54,706 miles

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

4x4 warning light on

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

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

pad warning light on

Pass 17 Jul 2009 48,623 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 39,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 39,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 28,047 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 WCU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DG54 WCU, 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 WCU registered?

DG54 WCU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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