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DV54 XKU

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,101 mi
Last recorded77,101 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 77,101 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 68,850 miles

Brake Caliper Pad Retaining Clip Missing O/S/R

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Cracking Outer Sidewall and Across Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 68,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake Caliper Pad Retaining Clip Missing O/S/R

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Cracking Outer Sidewall and Across Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 64,487 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)

front outer tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 30 Jun 2016 61,697 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 61,690 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pads worn very low / more on offside (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning light on dash (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 58,365 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn/lip edges

Pass 10 Jun 2014 54,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 53,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 48,143 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 44,697 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 37,390 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 29,010 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 21,344 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 18,265 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 XKU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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