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VK54 AZC

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

111,407 mi
Last recorded111,407 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 AZC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 111,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs are corroded and lipped . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine has an oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust clamps on the rear silencer broken . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber foam bump stop broken . (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber foam bump stop broken . (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 107,106 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine has an oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust clamps cracked . (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorber foam bump stops broken or breaking up . (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 107,106 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber cover split open . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine has an oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust clamps cracked . (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorber foam bump stops broken or breaking up . (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 103,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer clamps corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

suspension components and sub frames have surface corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2022 103,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer clamps corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

suspension components and sub frames have surface corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2021 101,998 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps have a product on the lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamps for rear silencer breaking up (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play has slight play in a ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexible brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules slight (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear all rear suspension components have a coating of corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2021 101,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/45r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/50r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/45r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps have a product on the lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the edges slight (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamps for rear silencer breaking up (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play has slight play in a ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexible brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules slight (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear all rear suspension components have a coating of corrosion

Pass 31 Dec 2019 100,507 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has some cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking and wearing close to wear markers centre of tyre 235/50r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap sealing ring has some slight cracking but still causing good seal

Fail 30 Dec 2019 100,507 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has some cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking and wearing close to wear markers centre of tyre 235/50r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap sealing ring has some slight cracking but still causing good seal

Pass 14 Dec 2018 98,518 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 96,569 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 5 Jan 2017 95,470 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 91,353 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear both tyre cracking

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 91,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyre cracking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear both tyre cracking

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 87,517 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 85,519 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 80,213 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 73,474 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 65,239 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 65,239 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 55,645 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 46,223 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 38,863 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 38,863 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 32,959 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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VK54 AZC is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VK54 AZC, 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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VK54 AZC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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