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AE54 VHM

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,345 mi
Last recorded112,345 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 VHM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 112,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc back plate is insecure.

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 112,341 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc back plate is insecure.

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 104,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 May 2015 103,963 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 94,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 89,589 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 80,118 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 80,118 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 77,735 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 77,735 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 69,358 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 69,038 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 58,037 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 58,037 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 37,937 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 19,836 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

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 VHM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VHM, 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 AE54 VHM registered?

AE54 VHM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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