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AE54 VZX

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

162,796 mi
Last recorded162,796 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 VZX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 162,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

tyre light on

Fail 28 Nov 2023 162,796 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

tyre light on

Pass 29 Nov 2022 158,395 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel possibly in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder badly worn / should replace a.s.a.p (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner sill area corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides / should replace (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 158,395 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light / needs diagnostic (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel possibly in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder badly worn / should replace a.s.a.p (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner sill area corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides / should replace (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 154,436 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 151,419 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 142,844 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 137,531 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 133,189 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 129,399 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 124,035 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 117,289 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 111,064 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 105,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 105,199 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 98,623 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 98,623 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 Oct 2010 94,319 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 94,285 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 89,853 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 78,260 miles

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 25 Oct 2007 59,584 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 59,584 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

double bulb stop lamps fitted one bolb not working

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 VZX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VZX, 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 VZX registered?

AE54 VZX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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