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VX54 XPW

2004 BMW X3

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

114,480 mi
Last recorded114,480 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 XPW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2022 114,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 112,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 105,789 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 103,601 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 102,493 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 99,714 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 96,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 96,387 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Nov 2015 94,868 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 92,952 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Nov 2013 91,434 miles

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

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

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

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

both n/s/f and o/s/f tyre wearing on shoulders

engine check light on

high level stop lamp only 60% lit

Pass 12 Nov 2012 89,179 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Nearside Rear 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 21 Nov 2011 85,132 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

crack in front number plate

front wiper blades starting smear

Pass 25 Oct 2010 72,780 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Pass 23 Nov 2009 62,251 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 49,508 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 38,916 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 XPW is a 2004 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XPW, 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 XPW registered?

VX54 XPW is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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