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A17 FFO

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

178,056 mi
Last recorded178,056 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 FFO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 178,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front cat to centre pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 178,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 177,190 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 172,219 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 172,202 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 163,523 miles

Central Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Nov 2016 163,511 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 159,594 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 159,594 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 159,575 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dipped beam (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre just 2mm tread and both edges VERY thin

outer (a/c pump) polyvee belt in very poor condition

recommend proper (wheels off) inspection of both rear road springs after noise on jacking vehicle

various warning lamps showing on dash

Pass 28 Nov 2014 156,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 155,014 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 144,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 125,840 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 113,764 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 93,480 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 81,730 miles

oil leak from transfer box area

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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A17 FFO is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A17 FFO, 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 A17 FFO registered?

A17 FFO is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is A17 FFO safe to buy?

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