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WA54 RVK

2004 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,641 mi
Last recorded162,641 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 RVK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 162,641 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Outer sill and undertrays fitted

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

brake pad light on

suspension 4x4 light on

Pass 17 Dec 2019 154,530 miles

Brake pad wear indicator on.

Engine covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of engine bay.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear shock absorber worn.

Offside Rear shock absorber worn.

Suspension 4x4 light on.

Undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside.

Fail 16 Dec 2019 154,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Brake pad wear indicator on.

Engine covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of engine bay.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear shock absorber worn.

Offside Rear shock absorber worn.

Suspension 4x4 light on.

Undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside.

Pass 22 Nov 2018 147,337 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 142,553 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 132,848 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 132,848 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 123,439 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 123,439 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 113,545 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 104,489 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 97,609 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 87,446 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 77,551 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 77,551 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 66,579 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 54,258 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 54,258 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 42,763 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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WA54 RVK is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WA54 RVK, 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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WA54 RVK is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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