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FY54 DBZ

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

47,517 mi
Last recorded47,517 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 DBZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 47,517 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 46,235 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 45,656 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 44,339 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 42,144 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 41,661 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 39,375 miles

REAR DISCS OUTER FACES PITTED/CORRODED ............

Pass 6 Aug 2019 36,325 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 32,624 miles

rear discs pitted ...

Pass 8 Aug 2017 31,235 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 29,430 miles

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 27,421 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 24,730 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 24,730 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 22,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 20,971 miles

tyres perished & splitting in tread..........

Pass 25 Aug 2011 18,776 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 13,940 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 12,074 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 10,314 miles

offside front and both rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 16 Aug 2007 8,727 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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FY54 DBZ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 FY54 DBZ, 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 DBZ registered?

FY54 DBZ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is FY54 DBZ safe to buy?

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