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BL04 VAA

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,553 mi
Last recorded60,553 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 VAA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 60,553 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 55,433 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,305 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 51,305 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 46,338 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 40,985 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 34,839 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 34,839 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 28,348 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 21,421 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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BL04 VAA is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL04 VAA, 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 BL04 VAA registered?

BL04 VAA is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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The MOT history for BL04 VAA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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