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GV04 VLT

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,030 mi
Last recorded127,030 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 VLT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 127,030 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive centre transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 127,030 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive centre transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 119,178 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive centre transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 119,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive centre transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 108,359 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 108,278 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front 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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates fault

Pass 27 Jun 2017 98,304 miles

Oil leak ()

Under tray has fitted could not see all testable components

Pass 24 Jun 2016 86,976 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 79,193 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 70,479 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 61,418 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 61,416 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 52,080 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 52,032 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 43,322 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 28 Jun 2011 43,322 miles

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Jun 2010 35,927 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 31,262 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 25,712 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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GV04 VLT is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GV04 VLT, 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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GV04 VLT is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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