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SH54 VLL

2004 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,761 mi
Last recorded163,761 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 VLL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 163,761 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 151,899 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

Parking sensor alarm stuck on

Pass 21 Oct 2015 139,558 miles

Front wiper linkage slightly worn

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn /scored

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn /scored

covers fitted to both outer sills inspection restricted

engine under tray fitted inspection restricted of some components

Pass 3 Nov 2014 125,292 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted to both outer sills inspection restricted

covers fitted to rear floor pans inspection restricted

engine under tray fitted inspectionrestricted of some components

Fail 29 Oct 2014 125,085 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted to both outer sills inspection restricted

covers fitted to rear floor pans inspection restricted

engine under tray fitted inspectionrestricted of some components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 112,238 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 96,367 miles

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

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

covers fitted to both outer sills inspection restricted

covers fitted to rear floor pans inspection restricted

engine under tray fitted inspection of some components restricted

Pass 31 Oct 2011 82,262 miles

center exhaust heat sheild insecure

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2010 67,479 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 52,466 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 52,466 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 43,198 miles

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

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

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 9 Oct 2008 43,196 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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)

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

airbag light on

Pass 26 Oct 2007 33,506 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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SH54 VLL is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SH54 VLL, 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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SH54 VLL is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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