MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,210 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
rear brake pads low.
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VE51 ERA is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 VE51 ERA, 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 VE51 ERA registered?
VE51 ERA is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 2 September 2004.
Is VE51 ERA safe to buy?
The MOT history for VE51 ERA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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