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DN54 OBX

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

114,796 mi
Last recorded114,796 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 114,796 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 97,596 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 97,596 miles

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 91,389 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 91,389 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 85,028 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 85,028 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 81,020 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 81,020 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 77,893 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 77,893 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,570 miles

Nearside and Offside front tyres sidewalls perished

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

Offside rear valve stem deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2014 77,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and Offside front tyres sidewalls perished

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear valve stem deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2013 68,529 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 59,376 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 48,432 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 48,420 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 37,762 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 28,240 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 23,684 miles

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

Nearside Wiper Blade Smearing

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

Offside Wiper Blade Smearing

Pass 3 Jan 2008 15,596 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 12,114 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 12,113 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 11,320 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 OBX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OBX, 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 DN54 OBX registered?

DN54 OBX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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