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YY04 VJV

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

221,048 mi
Last recorded221,048 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 VJV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 221,048 miles

Front windscreen wipers slightly perished

Rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

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

engine mal. lamp on

front and rear brake discs slight scored and pitted

parking brake req. only just met

Fail 17 Oct 2016 221,047 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 208,400 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake effort only just met.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 197,475 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 186,803 miles

Nearside Front 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 1 Oct 2012 180,625 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 151,502 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 134,458 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 134,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2009 108,022 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2008 81,657 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 51,634 miles

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

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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YY04 VJV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YY04 VJV, 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 YY04 VJV registered?

YY04 VJV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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