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SW54 DZB

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,190 mi
Last recorded131,190 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 DZB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 131,190 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2015 122,017 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

can not check some rear suspension bushes, due to under body protection covers

Fail 28 Jul 2015 122,017 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

can not check some rear suspension bushes, due to under body protection covers

Pass 6 Nov 2014 118,325 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 113,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2013 113,248 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 100,599 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 87,703 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 78,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 brake discs corroided

Fail 15 Jan 2011 78,690 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

bonnet wont lock on first catch only (the way it came in)

front brake discs corroided

Pass 13 Jan 2010 69,534 miles

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

slight cut in o/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 12 Jan 2010 69,531 miles

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

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

slight cut in o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Jan 2009 54,328 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 54,327 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 43,374 miles

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

front tyres are in very poor condition

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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SW54 DZB is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SW54 DZB, 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 SW54 DZB registered?

SW54 DZB is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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