MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,430 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
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)
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
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
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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
not all bulbs in hight level brake light
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
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
not all bulbs in high brake light not working
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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