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GD04 VVM

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

143,888 mi
Last recorded143,888 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 VVM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 143,888 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 140,235 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 136,423 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip n/side center screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 134,483 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 132,297 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 128,111 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 123,749 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 112,705 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 100,342 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 88,546 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 81,062 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 78,019 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 78,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Oct 2013 74,737 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 74,737 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 73,952 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 73,952 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 71,185 miles

cank check rear seat belts vehicle is loaded inrear seats

Pass 5 Apr 2011 68,832 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 67,808 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 62,067 miles

N/S front lower arm bush starting to seperate

Pass 21 Oct 2008 56,603 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 12 Nov 2007 46,780 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 46,754 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 44,227 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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GD04 VVM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 GD04 VVM, 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 VVM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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