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DU54 XEP

2004 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,934 mi
Last recorded97,934 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 XEP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 97,934 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 91,797 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 86,535 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 80,860 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 80,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 75,841 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 65,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight outer sidewall damage - run on flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 7 Nov 2018 60,276 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 56,317 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 56,316 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 51,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 51,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 48,469 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 44,400 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 40,095 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 40,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 356,762 miles

All pads low.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 31,305 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 27,727 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 22,770 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 22,770 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 17,998 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 17,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 13,358 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 XEP is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XEP, 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 XEP is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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