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DL04 TVU

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,437 mi
Last recorded120,437 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 TVU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 120,437 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 120,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 118,886 miles

Nearside Front Inner Constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged but not affecting operation

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 118,873 miles

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached Rear universal joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged but not affecting operation

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 113,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 110,101 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2017 103,265 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 95,643 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 95,643 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 88,000 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 87,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 81,696 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 81,686 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 76,677 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 61,921 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 61,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,226 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 41,510 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 33,923 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 33,923 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 26,907 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 22,020 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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DL04 TVU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DL04 TVU, 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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DL04 TVU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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