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VO54 VXK

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,316 mi
Last recorded132,316 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 VXK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 132,316 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2017 132,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 124,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Fail 27 Oct 2016 124,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 14 Oct 2015 113,007 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 104,994 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 104,994 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 99,544 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 99,544 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 82,069 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 82,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 75,847 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 28 Nov 2011 75,816 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2010 55,306 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 48,723 miles

high level has leds not working

o/s/f tyre hevaly worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,462 miles

flat tyre warning lamp on

Pass 28 Sep 2007 32,872 miles

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

Offside 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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VO54 VXK is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VO54 VXK, 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 VXK is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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