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SV54 VTN

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

140,282 mi
Last recorded140,282 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 VTN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 140,282 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 134,328 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Jun 2021 128,164 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 128,162 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 123,435 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 117,058 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 117,037 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 110,849 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 107,063 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 107,058 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged cut (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2016 105,431 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 99,757 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2014 94,328 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 86,502 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 86,502 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 78,690 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 78,690 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 69,646 miles

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

windscreen scratched by wiper blade

Fail 2 Nov 2011 69,646 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

windscreen scratched by wiper blade

Pass 27 Oct 2010 63,662 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wheel tight to turn-advise inspection and repair as required

Pass 6 Nov 2009 61,446 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 61,446 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 52,365 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 46,444 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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SV54 VTN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 SV54 VTN, 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 SV54 VTN registered?

SV54 VTN is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 9 October 2004.

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