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SW04 VFG

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

198,814 mi
Last recorded198,814 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 VFG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 198,814 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 198,814 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 188,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear diff slight seapage of oil

Fail 29 Nov 2021 188,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear diff slight seapage of oil

Pass 9 Dec 2020 176,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear plate faded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 176,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 169,862 miles

All tyres wearing around inner shoulders

Pass 3 Dec 2018 164,328 miles

Front oil residue

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear oil residue

propshaft removed

Pass 11 Oct 2017 153,959 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oily residue lower engine

Pass 3 Oct 2016 143,636 miles

Front disc in poor condition

Rear number plate faded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 129,878 miles

Child Seat Fitted

EML On

Engine Cover Fitted

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 129,878 miles

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

Child Seat Fitted

EML On

Engine Cover Fitted

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 125,036 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 113,604 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 92,743 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 92,743 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 81,386 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 66,489 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 62,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2007 52,366 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 46,610 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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SW04 VFG is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SW04 VFG, 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 SW04 VFG registered?

SW04 VFG is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 15 July 2004.

Is SW04 VFG safe to buy?

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