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VU54 NVF

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

109,067 mi
Last recorded109,067 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 NVF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 109,067 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 104,690 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear boot struts DO NOT support weight of boot lid

Pass 13 Feb 2019 100,590 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 95,158 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 90,432 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 85,962 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 81,628 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 75,851 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2013 67,001 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 53,395 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)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 53,395 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres tread damaged on inside and outside edges

Pass 16 Dec 2010 52,554 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 41,431 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 39,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 38,449 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 36,753 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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VU54 NVF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VU54 NVF, 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 VU54 NVF registered?

VU54 NVF is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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The MOT history for VU54 NVF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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