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GY54 DHK

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

116,870 mi
Last recorded116,870 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 DHK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 116,870 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 116,870 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 116,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 116,301 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 116,301 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2018 112,153 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 107,170 miles

Front wipers smearing but just clearing screen enough

Offside Front seat belt buckle extension fitted at time of test

Oil leak ()

brake pad sensor wire light on

exhaust joints excessively covered in paste

Fail 8 Jun 2017 107,155 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Front wipers smearing but just clearing screen enough

Offside Front seat belt buckle extension fitted at time of test

Oil leak ()

brake pad sensor wire light on

exhaust joints excessively covered in paste

Pass 4 May 2016 101,906 miles

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

Front Propshaft rear UJ has a play

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

Pass 27 May 2015 94,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 88,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rears and nearside front Tyres worn close to the legal limit

Fail 28 May 2014 88,331 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rears and nearside front Tyres worn close to the legal limit

Fail 13 May 2013 79,549 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 May 2013 79,549 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 May 2012 73,651 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 73,651 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 66,290 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 66,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 58,509 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 49,233 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 49,233 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 35,158 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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GY54 DHK is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GY54 DHK, 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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GY54 DHK is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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