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AC04 FLH

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,034 mi
Last recorded84,034 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 FLH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 84,034 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lamp milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lamp milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 82,868 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 82,073 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps milky (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 80,982 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 80,976 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2021 79,618 miles

vehicle has under trays fitted obscuring some areas from view

Pass 7 Aug 2020 78,551 miles

vehicle has under trays fitted obscuring some areas from view

Pass 10 Jul 2019 76,653 miles

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

vehicle has under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some items from view

Pass 28 Jun 2018 75,104 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 69,396 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 61,635 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

PARKING BRAKE ONLY 17%

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 8 Sep 2015 59,279 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 51,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 43,561 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 40,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 40,762 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 36,344 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 36,341 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 31,662 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 26,961 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 22,155 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 17,385 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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AC04 FLH is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AC04 FLH, 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 AC04 FLH registered?

AC04 FLH is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 July 2004.

Is AC04 FLH safe to buy?

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