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VU04 JCZ

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,704 mi
Last recorded127,704 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 JCZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 127,704 miles

Handbrake only just met requirements 16% recommend handbrake be checked & adjusted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 27 Jun 2015 119,946 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 110,639 miles

Alternator belt cracking

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nail in nsr tyre (repairable)

OIl weap from gear box area

Rear no. plate deteriated

Fail 29 Jun 2013 102,497 miles

Front disc`s lipped

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Reg deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2013 102,497 miles

Front disc`s lipped

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Rear Reg deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2012 94,187 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)

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2011 84,220 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 29 Jun 2010 73,664 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 73,664 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2009 59,899 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 59,899 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 43,800 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 43,800 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 33,038 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 JCZ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JCZ, 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 JCZ registered?

VU04 JCZ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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The MOT history for VU04 JCZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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