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DN54 OBP

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,785 mi
Last recorded115,785 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 OBP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 115,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 115,785 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))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 114,532 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 110,445 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 110,445 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 104,056 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/50R18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 103,992 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/50R18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 97,470 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 97,470 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 90,912 miles

rear brakes discs corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 78,500 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Front prop shaft joint worn

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2014 76,134 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 72,116 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 68,363 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 68,363 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 64,362 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 58,850 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 48,653 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 48,653 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 36,938 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 36,938 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 OBP is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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