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DN54 MWA

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

138,750 mi
Last recorded138,750 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 MWA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 138,750 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 138,750 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 138,501 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIRBAG (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view out of zone A /CRACKED / (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 131,942 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 125,443 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 119,134 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 105,840 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 99,148 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 91,319 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 91,319 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 82,756 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 72,826 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 67,766 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on the edges

brake pad warning sensor not fitted in the brake pads

front brake discs are in poor condtion

Pass 21 Dec 2013 63,110 miles

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

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

front Brake pad wearing sensor not fitted into pad

slight movement in offside front suspension arm rubber bush

Pass 24 Nov 2012 59,852 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 56,966 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 52,842 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 43,707 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 31,459 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 22,542 miles

all tyre cracked in treads and tread depth low

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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DN54 MWA is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DN54 MWA, 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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DN54 MWA is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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