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YM04 VCG

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,852 mi
Last recorded152,852 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 VCG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 152,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 152,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 149,183 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

under corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2019 138,380 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 138,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2018 132,691 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 130,144 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 122,699 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 27 Jul 2015 122,698 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 110,014 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 110,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres scrubbed bald on inner edges

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 96,996 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 96,996 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 86,711 miles

Nearside Wiper split

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Rear Pads worn to limit

Pass 21 Sep 2011 76,145 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 74,620 miles

Front registartion plate damaged

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 74,604 miles

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

Front registartion plate damaged

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 65,764 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 53,989 miles

1 of 2 offside tail lamps inoperative

Pass 3 Jun 2008 39,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 May 2007 30,337 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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YM04 VCG is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YM04 VCG, 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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YM04 VCG is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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