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VT04 PTX

2004 BMW X3

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

116,949 mi
Last recorded116,949 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT04 PTX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 116,949 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 111,234 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 108,057 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 106,452 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 104,383 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 103,115 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 103,097 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components Coil spring fouling body (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 101,446 miles

Front tyres perished

Rear tyres perished

engine cover fitted

Pass 31 May 2018 95,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 95,267 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 86,980 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 86,741 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 77,624 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 70,110 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 70,110 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 60,371 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 52,173 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 46,750 miles

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

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

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey?

Pass 2 Jun 2011 41,863 miles

FRONT & REAR DISC PADS BEGINNING TO WEAR LOW

O/S FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

REAR TYRES APPROX. 3.0 / 3.5 MM

Pass 26 May 2010 36,029 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 29,044 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 23,962 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 17,636 miles

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

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

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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VT04 PTX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VT04 PTX, 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 VT04 PTX registered?

VT04 PTX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 8 June 2004.

Is VT04 PTX safe to buy?

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