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FY54 VTE

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

168,888 mi
Last recorded168,888 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 VTE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 168,888 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 165,833 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 161,526 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 158,928 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 153,860 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 148,095 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 116,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 105,345 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 101,044 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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Pass 1 Jul 2011 101,044 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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Pass 5 Jul 2010 85,882 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 85,882 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 76,513 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 67,575 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 66,851 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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FY54 VTE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FY54 VTE, 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 FY54 VTE registered?

FY54 VTE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is FY54 VTE safe to buy?

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