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DN54 UZX

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,182 mi
Last recorded124,182 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 UZX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 124,182 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 118,973 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 118,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 114,841 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 113,500 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 113,500 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 108,127 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 108,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 103,263 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 100,673 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 97,255 miles

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

baby seat in rear seat

Fail 2 Nov 2015 97,255 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

baby seat in rear seat

Pass 1 Feb 2014 88,020 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 84,255 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 78,992 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 73,887 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 65,191 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 55,302 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 41,356 miles

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

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 UZX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UZX, 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 UZX registered?

DN54 UZX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is DN54 UZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN54 UZX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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