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VE04 RXD

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

118,548 mi
Last recorded118,548 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 RXD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 118,548 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

TPMS Light On

Fail 10 Sep 2025 118,548 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

TPMS Light On

Pass 5 Sep 2024 114,119 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 112,178 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 109,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 106,364 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 106,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 102,496 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 99,510 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 97,257 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 94,534 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 91,939 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 88,995 miles

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 31 May 2014 86,395 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 83,340 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 11 May 2012 78,387 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 72,300 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 65,297 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 57,618 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 51,190 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 51,172 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 39,314 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 39,314 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 RXD is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RXD, 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 VE04 RXD registered?

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

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