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VA04 XMD

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,845 mi
Last recorded111,845 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 XMD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 111,845 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 108,762 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 104,618 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 104,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 103,026 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 93,695 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 87,065 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 85,998 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 85,998 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 82,466 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 79,850 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 75,689 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 75,689 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 May 2012 67,927 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 61,296 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 61,296 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 54,567 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 48,663 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 41,585 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 33,162 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 XMD is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XMD, 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 XMD registered?

VA04 XMD is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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