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SV54 VTU

2004 BMW X3

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,754 mi
Last recorded93,754 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 VTU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 93,754 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 93,750 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 87,121 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 72,786 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 63,307 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 63,307 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 52,249 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 46,936 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 46,936 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 43,583 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 38,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 32,247 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 26,539 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 24,627 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 24,627 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 20,651 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 20,382 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2007 16,698 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 VTU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SV54 VTU, 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 VTU registered?

SV54 VTU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is SV54 VTU safe to buy?

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