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VU54 NWY

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

136,370 mi
Last recorded136,370 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 NWY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 136,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp levelling sensor damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2019 136,369 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp levelling sensor damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2017 136,296 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 129,616 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 123,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 113,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edges.

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 101,671 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 88,563 miles

both front wipers worn slightly. slight play in o/s road wheel.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 73,903 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2008 56,679 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 41,237 miles

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

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 NWY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NWY, 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 NWY registered?

VU54 NWY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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