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AX04 VAD

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

156,167 mi
Last recorded156,167 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 VAD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 156,167 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 156,167 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 151,389 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 147,210 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 141,554 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 132,508 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 132,508 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 123,921 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2016 115,679 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 106,260 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 100,080 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 95,332 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 86,421 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 76,592 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 63,163 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 51,709 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 51,709 miles

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

air con top up and disinfectant

antifreeze should be changed every 4 years

brake fluid should be changed every 2 years

Pass 17 Jan 2008 37,108 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 35,684 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 35,679 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 32,553 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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AX04 VAD is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AX04 VAD, 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 AX04 VAD registered?

AX04 VAD is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 9 June 2004.

Is AX04 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX04 VAD shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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