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DV54 FWB

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

147,363 mi
Last recorded147,363 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 FWB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 147,363 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 147,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 135,828 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 134,810 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 126,093 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.17 mm advise replacement - 235/50/r18 97v Dunlop sp sport (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2018 125,938 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/r18 99v Dunlop sp sport 01 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.17 mm advise replacement - 235/50/r18 97v Dunlop sp sport (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 116,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm advise replacement 255/45/r18 99v Dunlop sp sport (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder 2mm advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 116,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/r18 97v dunlop (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm advise replacement 255/45/r18 99v Dunlop sp sport (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder 2mm advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 108,346 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 108,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Dunlop sp sport 01 255/45/r18 99v (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 99,556 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 90,019 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 89,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front brake pads wearing close to wear sensor

Pass 20 Sep 2013 80,528 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 80,528 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 71,470 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 66,692 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 66,817 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear tyres perished and wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 Oct 2011 66,692 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 60,700 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 55,121 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 55,121 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 48,033 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 48,033 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 40,336 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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DV54 FWB is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 DV54 FWB, 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 FWB is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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