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DY04 UEK

2004 BMW X3

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,678 mi
Last recorded162,678 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 UEK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 162,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills @ jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s brake reaction bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ joints and clamps perished and broke (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to front and rear steering suspension and braking components

Fail 26 Apr 2023 162,666 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills @ jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s brake reaction bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ joints and clamps perished and broke (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to front and rear steering suspension and braking components

Pass 22 Oct 2020 161,953 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear subframe and arms corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2020 161,953 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear subframe and arms corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 159,692 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

osf back plate insecure

rear subframe and arms corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 157,463 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust clamps fragile

rear frame and suspension arms corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 149,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Oil leak ()

fuel cap seal perished

rear exhaust clamps cracked/damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2017 149,768 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Oil leak ()

fuel cap seal perished

rear exhaust clamps cracked/damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2016 141,614 miles

Rear exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2016 141,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear tyre has deep cut to outer side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or chords

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Offside front tyre worn to 2.5mm

Offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm (legal limit)

Rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 133,409 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 133,409 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 125,193 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 21 Jun 2013 115,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 115,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 106,331 miles

front prop shaft worn

Pass 20 Jun 2011 96,524 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 96,355 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 81,035 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 81,035 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 70,649 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 70,649 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 63,400 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 50,659 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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DY04 UEK is a 2004 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DY04 UEK, 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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DY04 UEK is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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