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VX54 OHT

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,581 mi
Last recorded121,581 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 OHT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 121,581 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 121,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 112,426 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 103,949 miles

oil light on / engine light on / oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2015 94,557 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2015 94,531 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 83,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 23 Apr 2013 75,609 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 22 Apr 2013 75,609 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 23 Apr 2012 68,782 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 65,341 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 58,275 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 49,246 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 39,243 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 30,399 miles

small cut osr tyre tread not to canvas

Fail 6 Sep 2007 30,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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VX54 OHT is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX54 OHT, 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 VX54 OHT registered?

VX54 OHT is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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