MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached and damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre cracking slightly
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
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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VU04 CYF is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 16 July 2004.
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