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VU54 NXD

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,561 mi
Last recorded135,561 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 135,561 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 135,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 129,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 129,556 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 124,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 120,811 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Front back plate insecure and rattling.

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

tyre pressure monitor light on dash.

Fail 11 Nov 2020 120,811 miles

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

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Front back plate insecure and rattling.

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

tyre pressure monitor light on dash.

Pass 23 May 2019 114,271 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 May 2019 114,270 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2018 107,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2018 107,709 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 102,123 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some components.

under tray(s) fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 24 May 2016 95,707 miles

both front tyre tread depths between 2 and 3mm.

engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 14 May 2015 89,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 84,713 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 77,664 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 70,632 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge.

o/s front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 63,873 miles

n/s front tyre worn in outer edge, recommend tracking checked and adjusted.

Fail 31 May 2011 63,873 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn in outer edge, recommend tracking checked and adjusted.

Pass 29 May 2010 58,520 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 53,031 miles

front brake pads starting to get low, approx 5000 miles left.

Pass 31 May 2008 46,006 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 39,344 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 NXD is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 VU54 NXD, 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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VU54 NXD is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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