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VU04 EXW

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,773 mi
Last recorded64,773 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 EXW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 64,773 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 64,773 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 64,007 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 54,867 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 44,508 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)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 35,109 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 34,309 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 30,304 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 30,304 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 24,549 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 22,954 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 EXW is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EXW, 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 VU04 EXW registered?

VU04 EXW is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is VU04 EXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU04 EXW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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