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DW51 LAW

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

156,097 mi
Last recorded156,097 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW51 LAW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 156,097 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 156,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 147,575 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 139,848 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 130,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 125,628 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 125,628 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 125,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misting (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output misting (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 125,528 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking under bonnet (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misting (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output misting (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 124,257 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 19 Mar 2019 123,314 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 120,747 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 120,747 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 116,398 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 114,162 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 May 2015 109,177 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 104,978 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 104,977 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 100,043 miles

Both front brake discs are quite worn.

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 90,492 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 75,580 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 65,219 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 48,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 48,127 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 36,945 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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DW51 LAW is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DW51 LAW, 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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What year was DW51 LAW registered?

DW51 LAW is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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