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VU04 CYF

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,585 mi
Last recorded150,585 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 CYF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 150,585 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached and damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 150,585 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached and damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 143,622 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 137,829 miles

Centre brake light not working

Front N/S + O/S tyres perishing/cracking + starting to get low on tread

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear N/S + O/S tyres starting to get low on tread

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 129,729 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 129,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central brake light not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 120,553 miles

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape on inner edge perishing and getting low on tread on inner edge

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

centre brake light not working

engine light on

Fail 14 Jun 2017 120,553 miles

Rear coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape on inner edge perishing and getting low on tread on inner edge

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

centre brake light not working

engine light on

Pass 6 Apr 2016 107,955 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 99,691 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 95,548 miles

nearside front tyre cracking slightly

Fail 27 Nov 2013 95,548 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2012 86,788 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 79,335 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jan 2011 79,335 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 72,122 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 71,807 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 51,859 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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VU04 CYF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU04 CYF, 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 VU04 CYF registered?

VU04 CYF is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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