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VU04 GBX

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,430 mi
Last recorded155,430 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 GBX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 155,430 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 144,876 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jun 2016 144,876 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 138,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2015 138,206 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 131,743 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 121,283 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 121,280 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 121,006 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear bump stops perished

Pass 5 Jan 2012 107,743 miles

Cracks in sealing ring for fuel filler cap

N/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

O/S front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak from rear of engine onto exhaust

Pass 3 Feb 2011 99,107 miles

not all bulbs in hight level brake light

Pass 4 Feb 2010 88,426 miles

both front springs does not seen to be locted at spring stop

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge/on 0-3mm & on 2-3mm within centre three quarteres of tyre tread

offside rear tyre on 2-4mm & on 2-3mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

Fail 4 Feb 2010 88,426 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front springs does not seen to be locted at spring stop

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge/on 0-3mm & on 2-3mm within centre three quarteres of tyre tread

offside rear tyre on 2-4mm & on 2-3mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

Pass 3 Feb 2009 75,749 miles

not all bulbs in high brake light not working

Pass 7 Feb 2008 60,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2007 43,121 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 GBX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GBX, 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 GBX registered?

VU04 GBX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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