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VE04 AVU

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

157,160 mi
Last recorded157,160 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 AVU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 157,160 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 145,159 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 145,159 miles

Offside Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 140,156 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 136,708 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 136,708 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2018 130,135 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 124,714 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 124,709 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 121,165 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine light on

oil leaks

rear bump stops insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2015 114,575 miles

engine light stays on

rear bump stops in poor condition

Fail 16 Nov 2015 114,575 miles

engine light stays on

rear bump stops in poor condition

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 108,919 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 17 Nov 2014 108,919 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

reverse lights not working

Pass 7 Dec 2013 102,816 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 94,468 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 94,468 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 86,499 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 86,466 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 77,726 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 77,726 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 67,856 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 59,222 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 59,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2007 49,890 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 42,220 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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VE04 AVU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VE04 AVU, 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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VE04 AVU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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