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VK54 UTL

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

143,125 mi
Last recorded143,125 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 UTL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 143,125 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 138,096 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 132,109 miles

Under shield fitted unable to fully check fuel & brake lines.

Wet Test

Pass 3 Dec 2018 122,476 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 122,474 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 113,897 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 104,998 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 98,716 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2014 91,420 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 80,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 70,109 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 61,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres low

front pads on limit

Pass 13 Nov 2010 52,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 45,792 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 36,680 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 UTL is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VK54 UTL, 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 VK54 UTL registered?

VK54 UTL is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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