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WG54 RVM

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,925 mi
Last recorded163,925 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 RVM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 163,925 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 151,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on outer edge worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 151,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on outer edge worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 146,612 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 142,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn 235/50/r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 142,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn 235/50/r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 134,359 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 134,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 116,639 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 100,413 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 96,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 91,380 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jun 2012 87,481 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 79,664 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 68,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 55,088 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 35,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre cut on outer wall

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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WG54 RVM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WG54 RVM, 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 WG54 RVM registered?

WG54 RVM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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