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VA04 XMG

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,540 mi
Last recorded170,540 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 170,540 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2013 170,538 miles

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 158,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mil light on

Fail 5 Sep 2012 158,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mil light on

Pass 24 Aug 2011 150,559 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Rear brake discs worn

brake warning light on

front brake discs worn & lipped

offside door mirror cover damaged

offside front tyre tread worn on outter edge

Pass 17 Jun 2010 139,648 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 139,648 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 121,014 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 121,014 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 103,609 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 81,616 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 XMG is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XMG, 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 XMG registered?

VA04 XMG is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is VA04 XMG safe to buy?

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