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ET04 VYU

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,288 mi
Last recorded170,288 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 VYU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 170,288 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 170,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 165,134 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 145,926 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 141,578 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

ehaust heat sheild loose

Pass 1 Dec 2017 122,230 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted hampering inspection

Fail 1 Dec 2017 122,230 miles

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

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)

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted hampering inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2016 87,578 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 80,351 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 74,760 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 74,760 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 72,823 miles

front tyres cracked

Fail 30 Jul 2013 72,798 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front tyres cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2012 71,232 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 62,643 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 50,184 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 45,913 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 45,913 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 36,724 miles

both front tyres are slightly worn on the inner and outer edges.

Fail 20 Jun 2008 36,684 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres are slightly worn on the inner and outer edges.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 27,535 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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ET04 VYU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ET04 VYU, 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 ET04 VYU registered?

ET04 VYU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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