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VA04 DHY

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,307 mi
Last recorded141,307 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 DHY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 141,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both wiper blades smear

oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2019 141,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both wiper blades smear

oil leak

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 132,832 miles

parking brake service recommended

Pass 16 May 2017 128,921 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 122,132 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 114,392 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 114,392 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 102,944 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 99,112 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 99,112 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 90,371 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 82,968 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 78,022 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 71,323 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 70,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 51,959 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

child seat fitted o\s\r seat

Pass 11 Feb 2008 42,149 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 35,215 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2006 22,970 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 DHY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DHY, 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 DHY registered?

VA04 DHY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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