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GV04 ZHM

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,723 mi
Last recorded120,723 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 ZHM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 120,723 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 114,813 miles

Front inner brake pads appear low.

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 15 Mar 2013 108,099 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 100,850 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 100,850 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 90,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2011 90,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2009 69,398 miles

front brake discs worn

two lights out in high level brake light.

Fail 4 Dec 2009 69,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

one light out in high level brake light

Pass 14 Oct 2008 50,924 miles

tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 31,310 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 30,699 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 ZHM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc 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 GV04 ZHM, 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 GV04 ZHM registered?

GV04 ZHM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 May 2004.

Is GV04 ZHM safe to buy?

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