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VO54 XAJ

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

194,121 mi
Last recorded194,121 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 XAJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 194,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 192,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 189,996 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 187,879 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 186,183 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 183,358 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 183,358 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 172,400 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 164,965 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 161,838 miles

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

Offside 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 14 Feb 2014 156,648 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 152,176 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 144,959 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 144,959 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 17 Mar 2011 127,843 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 127,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 112,551 miles

rear tyres worn, offside worst!

Pass 20 Mar 2009 96,507 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 78,506 miles

offside rear tyre worn low

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 XAJ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XAJ, 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 XAJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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