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VE04 WCJ

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,494 mi
Last recorded118,494 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 118,494 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 111,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 108,186 miles

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

all underneath the vehicle surface corrosions

Pass 4 Jan 2021 105,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 100,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine oil slightly leak

Pass 28 Sep 2018 96,319 miles

front discs worn

Fail 28 Sep 2018 96,319 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 29 Sep 2017 90,441 miles

Both Offside headlamp brackets broken but lamp still secure

Both front brake discs lipped

Handbrake poor

Offside Front Tyre slightly cut on outer wall

Fail 29 Sep 2017 90,441 miles

Both Offside headlamp brackets broken but lamp still secure

Both front brake discs lipped

Handbrake poor

Offside Front Tyre slightly cut on outer wall

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 84,185 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 8 Sep 2016 84,185 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 79,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cut in tread unable to see cords (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 79,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cut in tread unable to see cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 72,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 72,936 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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 Sep 2013 66,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 66,423 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 60,095 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 51,203 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 47,263 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 47,263 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2008 46,541 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 37,287 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 WCJ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VE04 WCJ, 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 WCJ registered?

VE04 WCJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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