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VE54 DHV

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,050 mi
Last recorded114,050 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 DHV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 114,050 miles

Creeking heard from steering.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside front brake pad wear indicator sensor not located in pad. Has been tied to hose.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And has a nail in tread. (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays restricting inspection under engine compartment.

Fail 8 Dec 2015 113,694 miles

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outerwall damaged. (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Creeking heard from steering.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside front brake pad wear indicator sensor not located in pad. Has been tied to hose.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And has a nail in tread. (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays restricting inspection under engine compartment.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 103,608 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 103,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 88,013 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 88,013 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 78,632 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 69,600 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 63,973 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 58,767 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 51,776 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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VE54 DHV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VE54 DHV, 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 VE54 DHV registered?

VE54 DHV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 13 December 2004.

Is VE54 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE54 DHV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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