MOT Status
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145,769 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside + Offside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension components+ Sub frame corroded
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))
Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension components+ Sub frame corroded
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))
Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front steering rack tie rod inner joint has slight play
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes require a good clean and grease further inspection may be required (3.6.B.2c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes require a good clean and grease further inspection may be required (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat NSR.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides. (4.1.E.1)
Child saet fitted N/S/R.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front no. plate cracked, child seat fitted to rear centre seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front no. plate cracked, child seat fitted to rear centre seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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ST04 VFY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 ST04 VFY, 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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ST04 VFY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2004.
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