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SN04 VEU

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,679 mi
Last recorded152,679 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 VEU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 152,679 miles

4 wheel drive light illuminated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 152,679 miles

4 wheel drive light illuminated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 148,196 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 145,122 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 143,778 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 143,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 123,888 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 113,004 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 104,674 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 104,674 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 81,194 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 68,434 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil level on minimum.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 55,136 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 55,136 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 39,038 miles

both front tyres on 4mm

Fail 30 Nov 2006 39,037 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres on 4mm

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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SN04 VEU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SN04 VEU, 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 SN04 VEU registered?

SN04 VEU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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