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Both rear inner sills have surface corrosion over them. NO holes at current time of test and plastic covers over part of these.
Coolant warning lamp illuminated
Front number plate deteriorating and slightly loose.
Front prop shaft missing.
Nearside front headlamp aim is staring to deteriorate.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Part of the leds in the centre rear stop lamp are inopp. 10 out, 13 still working.
Slight damage to the nearside front wing
Slight play in the offside front wheel.
Surface corrosion all under rear of vehicle.
Surface corrosion over both the front inner wheel archs at the chassis. NO holes at current time of test.
Surface corrosion over the nearside rear metal brake ferrule
Very small hole in offside front wing.
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Surface corrosion over the nearside rear metal brake ferrule
Both rear inner sills have surface corrosion over them. NO holes at current time of test and plastic covers over part of these.
Coolant warning lamp illuminated
Front number plate deteriorating and slightly loose.
Front prop shaft missing.
Nearside front headlamp aim is staring to deteriorate.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Part of the leds in the centre rear stop lamp are inopp. 10 out, 13 still working.
Slight damage to the nearside front wing
Slight play in the offside front wheel.
Surface corrosion all under rear of vehicle.
Surface corrosion over both the front inner wheel archs at the chassis. NO holes at current time of test.
Very small hole in offside front wing.
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Body damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Body damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater. (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Tarnished (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Perishing on inner edge. ()
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater. (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Sound deadening material insecure exhaust leak (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn both edges and cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn both edges and cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs shows signs of wear on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
oil leak
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs shows signs of wear on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
front prop slight play in uj
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front prop slight play in uj
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)
engine covers fitted obscuring some components
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
engine covers fitted obscuring some components
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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ST04 VUB is a 2004 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 VUB, 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 VUB is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 16 June 2004.
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