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RY04 VDG

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

131,396 mi
Last recorded131,396 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 VDG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 131,396 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 125,295 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 118,855 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 115,869 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 114,944 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 107,950 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front body damage

Pass 9 Nov 2016 120,120 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 91,325 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 76,701 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 72,122 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 72,113 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 61,764 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 61,764 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 53,359 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 41,499 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 31,795 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 23,675 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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RY04 VDG is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RY04 VDG, 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 RY04 VDG registered?

RY04 VDG is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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The MOT history for RY04 VDG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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