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VU04 EXR

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

163,320 mi
Last recorded163,320 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 EXR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 163,320 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 160,696 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 160,696 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (both front headlamp aims too high) (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom rear arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (both rear shockers) (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 156,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 159,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front pad wear sensor broken

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2020 152,162 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 149,668 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 143,693 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 143,693 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 136,135 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 133,801 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 127,281 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 116,035 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 100,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2012 83,429 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 69,552 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 58,850 miles

advise rear tyres worn

Pass 25 Jun 2009 48,277 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 37,298 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 27,434 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 EXR is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VU04 EXR, 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 EXR registered?

VU04 EXR is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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