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GD04 VUX

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,324 mi
Last recorded108,324 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 VUX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 108,324 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 104,900 miles

Cuts to N/S/F Outer Sidewall, borderline to failure.

Front Lower Arm Bushes, wear apparent when stopping.

N/S/R Sidewall scuffed.

Vehicle presented with EML ON. Idle irratic. MAF unplugged for MOT. Further investigation required.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 96,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main run joint & union (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted

engine warning light on

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 6 Jan 2016 96,466 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main run joint & union (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted

engine warning light on

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Jan 2015 90,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine light indicates a fault

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

Oil leak

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

Service over due

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 85,302 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 85,302 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 14 Sep 2012 77,113 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 77,113 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 70,625 miles

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

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)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 62,987 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 62,987 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 55,672 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 49,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 49,224 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 42,555 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 42,555 miles

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

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

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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GD04 VUX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GD04 VUX, 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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GD04 VUX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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