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VE04 GDK

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,953 mi
Last recorded136,953 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 GDK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 136,953 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 131,317 miles

Oil leak ()

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front brake pad worn close to sensor wire

Fail 5 Dec 2017 131,317 miles

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level lamp (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front brake pad worn close to sensor wire

Pass 15 Dec 2016 127,123 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Oil leak ()

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Dec 2015 119,617 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight noise from offside rear wheel when rotated. possible bearing or c.v joint

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Dec 2014 107,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlamp beam image poor

Pass 7 Dec 2013 100,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

nearside rear brake flexi hose clip missing but still secure and not chaffed

Pass 5 Dec 2012 94,444 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 85,822 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 85,788 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 78,229 miles

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

offside rear outer cv gaitor leaking grease

Fail 13 Oct 2010 78,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

offside rear outer cv gaitor leaking grease

Pass 8 May 2010 144,226 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 131,852 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 98,452 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 64,132 miles

N/S rear tyre worn severly on inner edge

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

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 GDK is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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