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EX04 VOV

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

113,811 mi
Last recorded113,811 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 VOV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 113,811 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 112,738 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 110,810 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 109,456 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 108,317 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 107,161 miles

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive top and under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 107,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive top and under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 105,258 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 103,584 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 103,584 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat belt stalk not working (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel excessive travel in hand brake lever (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light is on (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 101,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 101,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour replaced (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour replaced (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 90,910 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 82,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 70,898 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 60,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 60,536 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 53,225 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 46,328 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 39,195 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 39,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 32,707 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 26,477 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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EX04 VOV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EX04 VOV, 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 EX04 VOV registered?

EX04 VOV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is EX04 VOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX04 VOV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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