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DV54 UMY

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,168 mi
Last recorded147,168 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 UMY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 147,168 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 147,168 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 140,683 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 140,683 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 134,974 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 126,896 miles

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

rear shock covers insure

Fail 26 Jul 2021 126,830 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 113,789 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 108,667 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 108,206 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 103,436 miles

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

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged but cords not exposed

Pass 8 Mar 2017 98,425 miles

Offside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall,but cords not exposed

Fail 8 Mar 2017 98,425 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall,but cords not exposed

Pass 21 Mar 2016 92,588 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 84,505 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 74,808 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 68,152 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 68,149 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 60,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wipers

Pass 21 Feb 2011 54,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2010 47,698 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 40,146 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 33,302 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre,front and rear brake pads low.

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 UMY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UMY, 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 UMY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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