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WG54 DKU

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,131 mi
Last recorded132,131 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 DKU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 132,131 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 113,282 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 8 Nov 2022 107,367 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 18 Nov 2021 101,542 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 7 Nov 2020 98,900 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 16 Nov 2019 94,198 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 child seats ()

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 1 Nov 2018 90,504 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper mark (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 90,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper mark (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 86,425 miles

wiper mark on windscreen

Fail 20 Nov 2017 86,425 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washer jets blocked (8.2.3)

wiper mark on windscreen

Pass 4 Nov 2016 82,501 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken on one side but supported

Pass 27 Nov 2015 78,791 miles

earth strap from exhaust to chassis (middle section) broken

middle silencer bracket broken on one side but still supported

Pass 28 Nov 2014 75,006 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 69,262 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 56,733 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 48,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2011 43,483 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 43,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 39,896 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 35,716 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 30,607 miles

SLIGHT SCORING TO N/S REAR DISC

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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WG54 DKU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WG54 DKU, 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 WG54 DKU registered?

WG54 DKU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 4 December 2004.

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