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VX54 VEU

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,934 mi
Last recorded89,934 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 VEU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 89,934 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 86,532 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 81,568 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

osf tyre is cracked and perished on the edges

Pass 16 May 2017 77,487 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 77,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2016 69,395 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack on outer edge between tread

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre cracked on outer edge between tread

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2016 69,395 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack on outer edge between tread

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre cracked on outer edge between tread

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2015 64,889 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 56,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 51,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre just starting to perish in tread

Pass 9 Feb 2012 46,816 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 41,604 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 41,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 36,651 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 32,983 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 27,383 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 27,383 miles

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

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 VEU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VX54 VEU, 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 VEU registered?

VX54 VEU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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