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VN04 GWE

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,107 mi
Last recorded153,107 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 GWE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 153,107 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake slight reserve travel

Pass 23 Nov 2021 150,287 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 146,266 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 140,614 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 140,614 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 138,689 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 134,006 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 134,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 127,883 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 127,883 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 121,886 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 116,165 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 100,907 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 100,970 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake shoes grinding when rotated

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 85,103 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 68,207 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2010 54,965 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 44,856 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 36,401 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN 1.6/4/2MM 235/55/17 99H PIRELLI

O/S/F TYRE WORN 2/4/2MM

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES

Fail 27 Jun 2008 36,401 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE WORN 1.6/4/2MM 235/55/17 99H PIRELLI

O/S/F TYRE WORN 2/4/2MM

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES

Pass 21 Jun 2007 26,941 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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VN04 GWE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue 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 VN04 GWE, 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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VN04 GWE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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