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LA54 VXY

2004 BMW X3

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

146,679 mi
Last recorded146,679 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 VXY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 146,679 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 138,698 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 132,833 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 126,132 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 113,950 miles

EML light is on

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 104,243 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 95,643 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 93,748 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 92,768 miles

Oil leak

front discs worn

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2013 87,184 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 80,449 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 73,057 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 65,499 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 48,669 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 48,314 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)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 34,112 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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LA54 VXY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LA54 VXY, 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

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What year was LA54 VXY registered?

LA54 VXY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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