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BP54 VNE

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

159,136 mi
Last recorded159,136 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 VNE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2019 159,136 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 155,610 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 146,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 134,598 miles

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

handbrake 17%

Pass 13 Nov 2015 118,709 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 103,796 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 90,601 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 77,626 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 61,089 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 48,911 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 47,283 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 47,283 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,076 miles

slight play in steering rack knuckle joints

Pass 13 Sep 2007 20,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BP54 VNE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BP54 VNE, 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 BP54 VNE registered?

BP54 VNE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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