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GL54 DJY

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,494 mi
Last recorded109,494 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 DJY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 109,494 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 106,925 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 106,917 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 105,719 miles

front brake discs pitted / worn

front tyres perishing in tread area

n/s/r handbrake readings low

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2020 105,715 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury body filler on door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

front brake discs pitted / worn

front tyres perishing in tread area

n/s/r handbrake readings low

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2019 100,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lens is damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 100,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lens is damaged

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 97,434 miles

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

Rear Rear tailgate and rear bumper damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2016 95,372 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 94,672 miles

Rear tailgate and rear bumper damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2015 94,258 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 94,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 87,193 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 78,734 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 72,583 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 62,928 miles

Near side rear inner side lamp not working

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 62,928 miles

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

Near side rear inner side lamp not working

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 52,788 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)

front n/s and o/s brake discs severely worn on inner edge

unable to inspect body side sills due to covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2009 43,303 miles

unable to inspect body side sills due to covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2008 37,531 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)

unable to inspect body side sills due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2007 28,881 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 DJY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DJY, 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 DJY registered?

GL54 DJY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 8 December 2004.

Is GL54 DJY safe to buy?

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