MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
oil leak
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing/worn on the inner/outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' damage within zone B swept area note but within 10mm (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs glazed ./ slight score but ok (3.5.1i)
Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear / front main anchorage mount bushes showing weakness ok at present / note but part of rear stub axles (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear reg plate cracked too / deteriating will need attn. (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
nearside front brake slight bind
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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AE54 VEV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol 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 AE54 VEV, 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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AE54 VEV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2004.
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