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DV54 SKZ

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

148,162 mi
Last recorded148,162 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 SKZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 148,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 148,162 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 149,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 149,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 147,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 141,406 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 120,875 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 120,875 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 109,401 miles

Tyre pressure warning light on.

Fail 11 Jun 2018 109,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 13 Jun 2017 105,047 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 99,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 99,809 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 94,218 miles

nail in offside rear tyre-leaking slowly

Fail 2 Jun 2015 94,218 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

nail in offside rear tyre-leaking slowly

Pass 13 Jun 2014 87,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blades split.

Fail 20 May 2014 86,720 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside wiper blade split.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 78,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 May 2013 78,342 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2012 69,904 miles

All tyres cracking on tread, both o/s tyres have deep cuts

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2011 61,815 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 52,898 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 52,633 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 43,921 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 38,858 miles

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

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 SKZ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SKZ, 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 SKZ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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