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FY54 DBO

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,820 mi
Last recorded94,820 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 DBO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 94,820 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 94,820 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2016 94,820 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 77,210 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 63,461 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 63,437 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 63,437 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 50,309 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 40,001 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 31,970 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 31,958 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 12 Sep 2007 23,448 miles

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

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

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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FY54 DBO is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY54 DBO, 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 FY54 DBO registered?

FY54 DBO is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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