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AE54 VEV

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,342 mi
Last recorded116,342 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 VEV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 116,342 miles

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))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 116,340 miles

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 105,543 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2017 100,474 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 93,516 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 85,605 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 85,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 76,885 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 76,884 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 68,170 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,382 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 55,951 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,287 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 43,665 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 35,084 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 35,084 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 35,078 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 30,458 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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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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