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VO54 VWE

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

223,677 mi
Last recorded223,677 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 VWE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 223,677 miles

tyre light on dash

Fail 12 Sep 2025 223,677 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working near side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively off side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively off side deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

tyre light on dash

Pass 13 Aug 2024 222,202 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 218,640 miles

Both rear hand brake, back plates corroded

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 214,413 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 208,192 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 208,191 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 203,247 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 199,966 miles

Exhaust corroded, slightly

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 194,163 miles

Exhaust corroded slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2017 187,342 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 187,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 178,094 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 168,999 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 17 Aug 2015 168,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 159,788 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 150,340 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 140,353 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 140,216 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 126,707 miles

Nearside 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 24 Aug 2010 108,762 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 85,557 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 72,740 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 57,848 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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VO54 VWE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 VO54 VWE, 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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VO54 VWE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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