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DY54 XVT

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,134 mi
Last recorded109,134 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 109,134 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 109,132 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 102,794 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 100,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2019 100,102 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 94,109 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 94,109 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 13 May 2017 88,331 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)

Pass 24 May 2016 83,750 miles

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

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

child seats fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 79,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 May 2014 75,032 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 May 2014 75,032 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 66,363 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 66,350 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 52,389 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 52,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 42,433 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 42,433 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 36,622 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 27,329 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 20,459 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 16,842 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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DY54 XVT is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DY54 XVT, 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 XVT registered?

DY54 XVT is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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