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VO54 VYW

2004 BMW X3

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,406 mi
Last recorded111,406 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 VYW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 111,406 miles

o/s/f door inner handle temp repair (door card removed) , bonnet catch n/s missing . mil light on

Pass 5 Aug 2016 102,449 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 102,448 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 93,726 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 87,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 87,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 82,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2012 79,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 75,089 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2011 75,089 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2010 66,484 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 57,771 miles

front pads low

Pass 24 Sep 2008 44,834 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,012 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 VYW is a 2004 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VYW, 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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What year was VO54 VYW registered?

VO54 VYW is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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