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VA04 UCT

2004 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

189,914 mi
Last recorded189,914 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 UCT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 189,914 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 167,369 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 146,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 126,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear number plates starting to deteriate

Pass 21 Jun 2012 110,301 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Jun 2011 89,978 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 71,557 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 71,557 miles

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

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

30% of high line brake light inop

Pass 29 Jun 2009 58,422 miles

Highline brake light broken

N/S front tyre worn severely on outer edge

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

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2008 44,499 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 29,483 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 UCT is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UCT, 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 UCT registered?

VA04 UCT is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is VA04 UCT safe to buy?

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