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DN54 OBL

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,608 mi
Last recorded103,608 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 OBL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 103,608 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

front no plate poor

Fail 29 Jun 2022 103,608 miles

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

front no plate poor

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2021 101,532 miles

front number plate poor

o/s/f tyre side wall cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2020 100,080 miles

front discs poor

rear pads getting low

Fail 30 Jun 2020 100,078 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by side lights (4.4.3 (b))

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

front discs poor

front pads on limit

orange pads light on

rear pads getting low

Pass 24 Jun 2019 98,825 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 7 Jun 2018 97,049 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 95,863 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside rear tyre very much on limit and worn on inner edge

Fail 4 May 2017 95,863 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/45 18 (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres close to limit

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside rear tyre very much on limit and worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2016 93,059 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 29 Apr 2016 93,059 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Mar 2015 89,675 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 85,954 miles

front discs poor

rear discs rusty

Fail 26 Mar 2014 85,953 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs poor

rear discs rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2013 80,798 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 80,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 Jan 2012 73,133 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 73,133 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 62,116 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 50,952 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 50,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 39,128 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 20 Dec 2007 28,703 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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DN54 OBL is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DN54 OBL, 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 OBL is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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