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VE04 LTV

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,159 mi
Last recorded111,159 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 LTV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 111,159 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 111,159 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 108,203 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 94,951 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 94,951 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 88,610 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 72,884 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Sep 2012 62,104 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 62,104 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 60,850 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 60,850 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 58,004 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

nearside front tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 26 Mar 2011 58,004 miles

nearside front tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 27 Mar 2010 52,887 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 48,092 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 48,089 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 42,841 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 31 Mar 2008 42,841 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 36,793 miles

nearside front tyre worn on both inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,175 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 27,147 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 LTV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE04 LTV registered?

VE04 LTV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is VE04 LTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE04 LTV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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