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EN04 GVP

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,655 mi
Last recorded171,655 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 GVP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 171,655 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front note offside front tyre cut to sidewall

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 166,238 miles

Engine oil leak

Hand brake performance requirements only just met (18%)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm to 2mm (3.5.1g)

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 24 Mar 2016 166,238 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leak

Hand brake performance requirements only just met (18%)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm to 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm to 2mm (3.5.1g)

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Jan 2015 161,776 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 150,126 miles

Engine Management Light on

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 127,012 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 106,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 106,892 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 90,851 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 75,102 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 60,186 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 60,183 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 43,605 miles

both front tyres worn on edges to legal limit

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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EN04 GVP is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 EN04 GVP, 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 EN04 GVP registered?

EN04 GVP is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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