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DV54 FRT

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,304 mi
Last recorded139,304 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 FRT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 139,304 miles

gearbox warning light illuminated

slight engine oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2018 139,304 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both rear exhaust sleeves at back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

4x4 light illuminated

gearbox warning light illuminated

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2017 138,655 miles

back box exhaust join slight leak

offside front headlamp level system slightly damaged

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2016 138,097 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear lower tie bars slightly corroded

oil leaks

signs of coolant leak at cap area

Pass 29 Oct 2015 137,393 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 130,420 miles

HEADLAMP ADJUSTER ON O/S FRONT SUSPENSION BROKIEN

N/S C/V BOOT GREASY

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 124,073 miles

FRONT HEADLAMP ADJUSTER ON SUSPENSION BROKEN

O/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE TWISTED

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

REAR EXHAUST CRACKED

Fail 26 Sep 2013 124,073 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FRONT HEADLAMP ADJUSTER ON SUSPENSION BROKEN

O/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE TWISTED

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

REAR EXHAUST CRACKED

Pass 27 Sep 2012 117,029 miles

HEAD LAMP ADJUSTER ON O/S BOTTOM ARM BROKEN SET MANUALLY

Pass 14 Oct 2011 106,880 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 91,058 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 77,726 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 64,804 miles

rear number plate fading

Pass 22 Sep 2007 51,342 miles

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

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

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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DV54 FRT is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DV54 FRT, 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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DV54 FRT is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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