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DY54 XVW

2004 BMW X3

Blue Lpg 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,923 mi
Last recorded141,923 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 XVW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 141,923 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)

Oil Leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 129,846 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 129,846 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 115,569 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 104,880 miles

emgine warnig light on

Fail 9 Oct 2012 104,867 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

emgine warnig light on

Pass 6 Oct 2011 91,882 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 75,148 miles

Bonnet catch sticking

EML staying on

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 57,725 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 44,427 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre starting to crack between tread pattern

o/s/r tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2008 44,427 miles

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)

n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre starting to crack between tread pattern

o/s/r tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2007 32,426 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 XVW is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DY54 XVW, 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 XVW registered?

DY54 XVW is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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