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DG54 WCX

2004 BMW X3

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,134 mi
Last recorded135,134 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 WCX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 135,134 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 135,134 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 129,879 miles

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

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

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

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

minor engine oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2023 122,631 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 120,887 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 117,240 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 117,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside 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 26 Aug 2020 113,496 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 113,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts lambda sensor wiring chafing on steering column (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2019 106,896 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 29 Aug 2019 106,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 30 Aug 2018 98,485 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 98,480 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))

Front 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 has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2017 90,489 miles

misting of oil on engine and gearbox

Fail 30 Aug 2017 90,489 miles

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

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

misting of oil on engine and gearbox

Pass 30 Sep 2016 81,929 miles

coolant block leaking from various places and gone crusty

fan belt badly cracking

fuel cap seal cracking

grinding noise from engine

o/s/f alloy damaged and dented

oil leaks

rear bump stops deteriorating

transfer box oil leaks

Fail 28 Sep 2016 81,929 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn front uj fell apart (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

coolant block leaking from various places and gone crusty

fan belt badly cracking

fuel cap seal cracking

grinding noise from engine

n/s/f tyre close to limit and worn on both edges

n/s/r tyre getting low and worn on inside edge

o/s/f alloy damaged and dented

o/s/f tyre cracking and wearing on inside edge

o/s/r tyre getting low wearing on inside edge and has various cuts on outer wall

oil filter and rocker gasket leaking

oil leaks

rear bump stops deteriorating

transfer box oil leaks

Pass 7 Oct 2015 72,931 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 72,922 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer side wall damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2014 69,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 59,696 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 49,630 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 47,694 miles

n/s/r tyre has side wall damage

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 46,073 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 43,659 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 40,903 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 37,952 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 37,899 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 WCX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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