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VU04 HSK

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,834 mi
Last recorded112,834 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 HSK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 112,834 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 110,540 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 110,540 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 109,430 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 108,039 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 102,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 96,055 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 96,055 miles

Brake performance not tested due to front tyres below 1.6mm (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 90,183 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 90,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 75,116 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 71,151 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 71,151 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 68,751 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 62,418 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 62,416 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 55,113 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 47,392 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 37,799 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 30,373 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 30,365 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 29,170 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 HSK is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HSK, 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 HSK registered?

VU04 HSK is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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