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WG04 VGV

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,184 mi
Last recorded67,184 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 VGV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 67,184 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 65,056 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 62,671 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 62,671 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 61,896 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 61,209 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 60,579 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 59,476 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 59,476 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 58,300 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 57,431 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 57,084 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 56,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Apr 2015 56,459 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2014 55,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 55,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake pads breaking up

Pass 4 Apr 2013 54,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre slight perishing

Nearside rear tyre slight perishing and cuts

Offside front tyre slight perishing

Offside rear tyre slight perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 52,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre very slight perishing

nearside rear tyre slight perishing and cuts

offside front tyre slight perishing

offside rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,029 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted to near side rear seat allowing full inspection of abult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2010 50,143 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 40,852 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 40,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,875 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 25,109 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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WG04 VGV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WG04 VGV, 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 WG04 VGV registered?

WG04 VGV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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