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VX54 WVL

2004 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,861 mi
Last recorded181,861 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 181,861 miles

Front lower suspension arms ball joint dust covers split but not allowing dirt to ingress

Nearside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rear exhaust heat shield partially insecure (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 181,851 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front lower suspension arms ball joint dust covers split but not allowing dirt to ingress

Nearside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rear exhaust heat shield partially insecure (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 166,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 153,429 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2020 153,429 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2019 148,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 139,910 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 139,910 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 130,456 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 122,021 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 121,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 110,838 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 102,277 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 92,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 81,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Oct 2011 70,265 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn 2mm

Pass 19 Oct 2011 70,265 miles

Offside front tyre worn 2mm

Pass 30 Oct 2010 60,481 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 60,406 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 48,725 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,001 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 31,108 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 WVL is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WVL, 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 WVL registered?

VX54 WVL is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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