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GL54 DFY

2004 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,821 mi
Last recorded128,821 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 DFY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 128,821 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 117,874 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 102,335 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 102,335 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 93,016 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 90,187 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 90,187 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 85,271 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 85,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 78,461 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 70,208 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 70,208 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 65,250 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 61,467 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 56,999 miles

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

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

advise wheels off brake check strong advisory

covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2008 45,184 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 45,133 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 33,395 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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GL54 DFY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GL54 DFY, 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 GL54 DFY registered?

GL54 DFY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is GL54 DFY safe to buy?

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