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GF54 VLC

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,495 mi
Last recorded97,495 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 VLC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 97,495 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 93,060 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 93,060 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 77,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 64,035 miles

Airbag light is on

Engine light is on

Nearside rear light has tape cover

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear windscreen is broken

Fail 18 Mar 2011 64,028 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Airbag light is on

Engine light is on

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear windscreen is broken

Pass 30 Nov 2010 62,940 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 62,940 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 50,389 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 39,608 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 28,681 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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GF54 VLC is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GF54 VLC, 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

How do I check the history of GF54 VLC?

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What year was GF54 VLC registered?

GF54 VLC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 5 November 2004.

Is GF54 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF54 VLC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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