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DU54 WJA

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,184 mi
Last recorded98,184 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 WJA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 98,184 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Sep 2023 98,163 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system rigid to flexi union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 87,005 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively propshaft rear joint rusty (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 82,098 miles

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

both rear shock absorber top dust covers insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2020 76,787 miles

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

both rear shock absorber top dust covers insecure

front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 27 Aug 2019 71,785 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 69,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2018 69,776 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2017 67,859 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread corner cracked (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2016 65,937 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2016 65,923 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2015 61,846 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2015 61,846 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2014 57,387 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 57,387 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Nov 2013 52,201 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight ovality on rear brakes

Fail 20 Nov 2013 52,074 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight ovality on rear brakes

Pass 3 Dec 2012 46,970 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 46,970 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 42,199 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 36,824 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 32,408 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 25,459 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 18,521 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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DU54 WJA 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 DU54 WJA, 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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DU54 WJA is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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