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GL04 VYA

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,916 mi
Last recorded117,916 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 VYA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 117,916 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 117,813 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 116,653 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 116,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 115,870 miles

Slight oil leak

Windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 18 Jun 2019 114,669 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 114,661 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 110,131 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 106,180 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 103,676 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 96,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2015 96,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 89,940 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 82,200 miles

O/S/F TYRE INNER WALL DAMAGE

Pass 30 Jun 2012 73,174 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 66,230 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 57,913 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 50,582 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 41,781 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)

Fail 29 May 2008 41,780 miles

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

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

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 5 Jul 2007 38,296 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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GL04 VYA is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GL04 VYA, 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 GL04 VYA registered?

GL04 VYA is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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