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SC04 VRT

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,933 mi
Last recorded111,933 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 VRT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 111,933 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 27 May 2022 111,933 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective wrong one fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2021 98,110 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 94,606 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber casing's corroding.

Fail 26 Mar 2020 94,606 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber casing's corroding.

Pass 21 Mar 2019 90,030 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 85,075 miles

Rear sub frame corroding.

Fail 12 Mar 2018 85,072 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear sub frame corroding.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 79,834 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover/under tray fitted obscuring some component check

Pass 1 Aug 2016 79,090 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Engine management light on

Rear brake discs are corroded

Underside is corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 12 Aug 2015 78,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear suspension components corroded

front coil springs corroded

offside rear wheel rim slightly distorted

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 74,013 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2014 74,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2013 67,985 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 May 2013 67,984 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 58,913 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 15 May 2012 58,875 miles

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

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 2 Jun 2011 50,990 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 50,990 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 44,192 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 44,192 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 May 2009 38,070 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 38,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 31,988 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 31,899 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 24,402 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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SC04 VRT is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SC04 VRT, 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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SC04 VRT is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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