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EU54 VPD

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,356 mi
Last recorded133,356 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 VPD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 133,356 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 133,310 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 133,310 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 110,054 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 110,053 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 89,180 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 89,130 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 82,172 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 70,450 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 70,450 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 64,063 miles

Brake fluid level is low but not below minimum

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 54,795 miles

offside front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2011 45,617 miles

Car has engine and/or floor covers fitted. Unable to see certain testable items

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 34,227 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 30,320 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 24,756 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 24,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 18,184 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 18,172 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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EU54 VPD is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VPD, 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 VPD is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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