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DV54 UNB

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

95,762 mi
Last recorded95,762 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 95,762 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 95,762 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 95,762 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2017 92,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 92,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 88,078 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 88,076 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 82,969 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers are fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 82,969 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers are fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2014 76,438 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 76,438 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 69,909 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 5 Mar 2013 69,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 2 Mar 2012 64,204 miles

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

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

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

traction controll light on

Pass 14 Feb 2011 59,227 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 53,447 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front wiper blade split advise replace

warning light on dash

Fail 13 Feb 2010 53,447 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front wiper blade split advise replace

warning light on dash

Pass 26 Jan 2009 45,885 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 37,263 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 37,263 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 UNB is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UNB, 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 UNB is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 4 December 2004.

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