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VX54 VYH

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

95,208 mi
Last recorded95,208 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 VYH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 95,208 miles

BRAKE WEAR LIGHT ON DASH (FRONT WEAR SENSOR BROKEN)

NSF HEADLAMP DAMAGED

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SMALL SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

WINDSCREEN WIPERS POOR EFFORT

Fail 4 Apr 2025 95,208 miles

BRAKE WEAR LIGHT ON DASH (FRONT WEAR SENSOR BROKEN)

NSF HEADLAMP DAMAGED

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SMALL SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

WINDSCREEN WIPERS POOR EFFORT

Pass 1 Aug 2022 93,381 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 93,377 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 92,438 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 92,437 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 89,739 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 89,739 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 85,530 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 85,530 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 80,914 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 76,079 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and O/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 76,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50R18 (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and O/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 71,242 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 66,398 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 66,321 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 59,909 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 54,532 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 54,531 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 49,189 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 43,100 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 43,095 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 36,622 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 31,871 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 26,444 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 23,890 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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VX54 VYH is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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