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DJ53 XBM

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,194 mi
Last recorded139,194 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ53 XBM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 139,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 131,360 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 131,360 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2017 128,377 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 123,440 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 115,857 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 114,419 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four tyres cracking

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2015 114,419 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four tyres cracking

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2014 104,545 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 104,545 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 94,881 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osf backing plate loose

Fail 14 Aug 2012 81,973 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 81,973 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 80,021 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 71,626 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 60,687 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 7 Jan 2008 49,220 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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DJ53 XBM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DJ53 XBM, 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 DJ53 XBM registered?

DJ53 XBM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is DJ53 XBM safe to buy?

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