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VE51 ERA

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,210 mi
Last recorded122,210 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 ERA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 122,210 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 122,210 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2017 116,635 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 113,401 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 110,431 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 95,357 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 84,630 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 76,456 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 69,216 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 62,973 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 62,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 55,374 miles

rear brake pads low.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 46,755 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 34,424 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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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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