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VX54 UEF

2004 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

175,621 mi
Last recorded175,621 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 UEF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 175,621 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 156,395 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 156,395 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 134,640 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 134,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 116,858 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 100,243 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 100,243 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 94,752 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 89,254 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 89,254 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 87,599 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 85,245 miles

third brake light has LED's missing, Over 50% illuminated

Fail 28 Oct 2014 82,761 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 82,761 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 78,574 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 73,816 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 73,816 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 66,560 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 55,173 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 47,106 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 36,965 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 27,863 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 27,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UEF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 UEF, 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 UEF registered?

VX54 UEF is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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