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VE54 OSO

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,029 mi
Last recorded130,029 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 OSO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 130,029 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 130,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 127,795 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 117,797 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 109,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 101,750 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 96,830 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 91,166 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 88,595 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 84,428 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2013 77,761 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 72,682 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 66,041 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 66,041 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 60,063 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 53,014 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 44,733 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 33,972 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 OSO is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VE54 OSO, 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 OSO registered?

VE54 OSO is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 16 December 2004.

Is VE54 OSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE54 OSO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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