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ST04 VTM

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,759 mi
Last recorded121,759 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 VTM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 121,759 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 121,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

4x4 warning lamp illuminated

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

brake wear warning lamp illuminated

Pass 24 Nov 2016 115,212 miles

4x4 warning light on

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

brake pad wear warning light on

nearside front pad wear sensor wire broken

offside front tyre heavily cracked

oil leak from engine and transfer box

tyre pressure warning light on

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Nov 2016 115,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective level sensor broken (1.7.2)

4x4 warning light on

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

brake pad wear warning light on

nearside front pad wear sensor wire broken

offside front tyre heavily cracked

oil leak from engine and transfer box

tyre pressure warning light on

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Nov 2015 108,171 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

offside front tyre is heavily cracking

oil leak from engine area

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Nov 2015 108,171 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

offside front tyre is heavily cracking

oil leak from engine area

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Nov 2014 102,561 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

n/s/r tyre at 3mm

Pass 16 Oct 2013 93,389 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)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 86,532 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)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 77,188 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 68,245 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 59,352 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 52,390 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 40,408 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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ST04 VTM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol 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 ST04 VTM, 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 ST04 VTM registered?

ST04 VTM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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