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DY54 KMA

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

115,780 mi
Last recorded115,780 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 KMA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 115,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 108,478 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 102,634 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 100,977 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 98,036 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 98,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 93,933 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 89,999 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 81,640 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 76,129 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 70,055 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 62,396 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 53,740 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 42,691 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 31,017 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre wearing low

parking brake efficency 19%

slight damage nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 20 Aug 2009 29,524 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 25,255 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 22,093 miles

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)

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

windscreen chipped

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 KMA is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KMA, 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 KMA registered?

DY54 KMA is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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