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FY04 VXK

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,803 mi
Last recorded116,803 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 VXK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 116,803 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 114,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 111,992 miles

Rear parking brake noisey in operation

Pass 7 Oct 2017 108,480 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 104,732 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 104,732 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 100,244 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 96,670 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 92,900 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

exhaust earth lead broken

fuel cap seal cracking

mistyness of oil around engine

Fail 21 Jun 2014 92,223 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

exhaust earth lead broken

fuel cap seal cracking

mistyness of oil around engine

Pass 20 Jun 2013 81,538 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 73,708 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 73,708 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 66,013 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 56,289 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 56,181 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 45,092 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 35,864 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 26,003 miles

light surface cracking between tread of all tyres

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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FY04 VXK is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FY04 VXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY04 VXK registered?

FY04 VXK is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is FY04 VXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY04 VXK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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