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DN54 TVD

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

216,068 mi
Last recorded216,068 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 216,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 211,383 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 206,888 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 203,800 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 203,800 miles

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side n/ and o/s (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 200,944 miles

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

parking brake minimum requirement only just met

Pass 25 Apr 2019 189,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 177,229 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 165,771 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 156,322 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 145,413 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Pass 1 May 2014 131,471 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 117,030 miles

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

brake pad warnining light on

Pass 5 Mar 2012 104,277 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 89,817 miles

Front discs quite worn

Offside of engine oil leak an sounds like something blowing

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

Rear discs quite worn and scored

Slight smear from front wiper blades

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 89,817 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front discs quite worn

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

Offside of engine oil leak an sounds like something blowing

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

Rear discs quite worn and scored

Slight smear from front wiper blades

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 77,483 miles

Both rear shockabsorbers dirt shields loose.

Can hear a blowing noise around exhaust manifold area?

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 64,882 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 46,070 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 32,675 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 TVD 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 90%.

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 TVD, 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 TVD is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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