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2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,163 mi
Last recorded175,163 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 VEK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 175,163 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 157,672 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 157,672 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 136,813 miles

All brake pads wearing thin

All discs worn/pitted

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 136,813 miles

All brake pads wearing thin

All discs worn/pitted

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 93,774 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 87,097 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES AND CUTS ON TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

Fail 3 Apr 2012 87,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES AND CUTS ON TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

Pass 15 Apr 2011 76,394 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 59,448 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 59,411 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2008 20,905 miles

All tyres have light cracking in treads.

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

Pass 1 May 2007 13,662 miles

both rear tyres have light cracking in treads.

nearside front tyre has light cracking in tread.

offside front tyre has light cracking in tread.

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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EU54 VEK is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EU54 VEK, 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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EU54 VEK is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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