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VN04 TMZ

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,949 mi
Last recorded80,949 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 TMZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 80,949 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 72,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Front wiper deteriorated but still clears the screen

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 71,566 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 71,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

TPMS light on

Pass 22 Oct 2013 67,605 miles

Headlamp washers not fitted at time of test

n/s/f headlamp top mount has been repaired. secure at present.

o/s/f headlamp top mount has been repaired. secure at present.

Fail 8 Oct 2013 67,605 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

n/s/f headlamp top mount has been repaired. secure at present.

o/s/f headlamp top mount has been repaired. secure at present.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 63,125 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 53,330 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 44,996 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 32,768 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 32,768 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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VN04 TMZ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TMZ, 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 VN04 TMZ registered?

VN04 TMZ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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