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G11 VDC

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,575 mi
Last recorded133,575 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 VDC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 133,575 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 132,486 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 121,811 miles

engine pulleys noisey

Fail 8 Sep 2018 121,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned no beam patern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned no beam patern (4.1.4 (a))

engine pulleys noisey

Pass 6 Sep 2017 106,627 miles

Oil leak ()

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres outer side walls have cut

Pass 12 Sep 2016 93,002 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc lipped (3.5.1i)

brake fluid at 3% water content

engien oil leak... may be transmission,, requires cleaning and investigating

window wipers smearing although clearing enough to meet standards.. advise replacing

Pass 23 May 2014 69,302 miles

front brake pads worn

rear inner brake pads worn and near limit

Pass 3 May 2013 66,524 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 66,523 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 60,674 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 52,214 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 45,601 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 37,906 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 24,750 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 24,750 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2007 20,381 miles

nearside front tyre tread getting low

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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G11 VDC is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 G11 VDC, 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 G11 VDC registered?

G11 VDC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is G11 VDC safe to buy?

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