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DX54 XPH

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,890 mi
Last recorded143,890 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 XPH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 143,890 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 139,354 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 139,354 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 120,838 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 255/45x18 (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

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

exhaust system corroding

Fail 1 Apr 2017 120,838 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 235/50x18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 255/45x18 (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (8.2.3)

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2016 105,812 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 105,812 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 100,988 miles

a/v n/s front outer wall tyre nicked

Pass 7 Dec 2013 94,354 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 86,725 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 78,871 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 71,742 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 63,100 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 53,894 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 53,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 42,799 miles

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

cuts in nearside front tyre tread

cuts in offside front tyre tread

front number plate loose

nearside front headlamp loose

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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DX54 XPH is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX54 XPH, 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 DX54 XPH registered?

DX54 XPH is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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