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DY54 FBN

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,008 mi
Last recorded131,008 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 FBN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 131,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 120,189 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 114,397 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 108,475 miles

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

damage to rear bumper but no sharp edges

front bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 23 Aug 2018 108,470 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

4x4 transmission light on

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

center heat shield insecure

front bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 24 Aug 2017 97,340 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 97,339 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 92,858 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 85,667 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 85,665 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 80,584 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 64,057 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 54,628 miles

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

baby seat fitted passenger front, seatbelt breifly inspected.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 46,909 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 38,833 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 29,130 miles

Offside rear brake pad wearing thin

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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DY54 FBN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DY54 FBN, 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 DY54 FBN registered?

DY54 FBN is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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