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SN04 VMS

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

180,376 mi
Last recorded180,376 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 180,376 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 180,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 171,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside handbrake slightly low on effort

Fail 12 Jan 2024 171,514 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 160,748 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 150,339 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

high level brake light

Pass 8 Jan 2021 140,039 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 130,311 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 119,716 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 111,009 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 110,624 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 108,046 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 108,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir empty - refilled (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 103,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 103,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 99,781 miles

brake pedal anti-slip 15% worn

Fail 8 Nov 2014 99,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

brake pedal anti-slip 15% worn

Fail 15 Nov 2013 94,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight movement within steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Nov 2013 94,319 miles

slight movement within steering rack inner joints

Fail 17 Nov 2012 89,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip 10% worn

Pass 17 Nov 2012 89,417 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip 10% worn

Pass 16 Nov 2011 83,474 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 81,076 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 71,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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 21 Jul 2009 71,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 60,799 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 60,799 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 44,688 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 44,353 miles

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

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 VMS is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SN04 VMS, 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 VMS is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 17 July 2004.

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