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VK54 HTO

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,800 mi
Last recorded128,800 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 HTO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 128,800 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2022 128,800 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 126,620 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 121,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 111,128 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 107,869 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 104,008 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 May 2017 104,007 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 98,956 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 91,567 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 91,558 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 87,488 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2013 82,352 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 75,219 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 75,213 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 68,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Dec 2010 60,487 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 55,779 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 46,734 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 37,009 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 36,625 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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 HTO is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HTO, 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 VK54 HTO registered?

VK54 HTO is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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