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VA04 CRF

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,795 mi
Last recorded157,795 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 CRF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 157,795 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 144,871 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 137,327 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 134,446 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 134,445 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 130,095 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 124,650 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 122,729 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 122,728 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 118,167 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 113,280 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 113,067 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 108,281 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 4 Oct 2016 105,933 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 104,569 miles

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

Offside Front Inner steering joint slight play

slight oil leak (rocker cover area)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 101,794 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 96,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 96,499 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 92,154 miles

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/r tyre 2mm and worn bold on inner edge

o/s/f shocker damp

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 3 Oct 2012 92,154 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/r tyre 2mm and worn bold on inner edge

o/s/f shocker damp

o/s/r tyre 2mm

rear brake pads look low

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 26 Sep 2011 84,351 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres 3mm

Fail 26 Sep 2011 84,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s & o/s rear tyres 3mm

Pass 12 Oct 2010 76,553 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 75,026 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 65,525 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 65,525 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 51,596 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 38,593 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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VA04 CRF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VA04 CRF, 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 VA04 CRF registered?

VA04 CRF is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is VA04 CRF safe to buy?

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