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VA04 XLT

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,628 mi
Last recorded124,628 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 124,628 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 124,628 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 120,935 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2022 120,935 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2022 115,472 miles

Central Plastic under-Trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 5 Feb 2022 115,472 miles

Central Plastic under-Trays fitted to vehicle

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 110,773 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 110,773 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 104,224 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 95,055 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 95,054 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Slow, low 53% imbalance (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 86,121 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 86,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 75,992 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 66,389 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 61,403 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 54,234 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 45,891 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 37,365 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 24,797 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)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 19,434 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 19,434 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 XLT is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VA04 XLT, 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 XLT registered?

VA04 XLT is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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