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SN04 VHY

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,646 mi
Last recorded108,646 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 VHY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 108,646 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/s n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 108,635 miles

engine tray and undertrays fitted

sill covers and wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2018 108,631 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2017 108,613 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 101,306 miles

3rd brake light requires attention

Chip in screen

Engine light on

Items removed from mirror

Pass 18 Nov 2015 94,218 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2015 94,218 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2014 86,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Dec 2013 81,803 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 74,867 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 74,867 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 68,079 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Nov 2010 61,883 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 61,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 56,578 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)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 49,922 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 40,605 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 20,597 miles

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

all 4 tyres starting to crack between tread

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 VHY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SN04 VHY, 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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SN04 VHY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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