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AC04 FSU

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

173,314 mi
Last recorded173,314 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 FSU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 173,314 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 158,129 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 158,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 149,953 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 149,952 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rear (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2019 139,427 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 139,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 125,881 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 125,881 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 116,651 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 112,112 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 103,970 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 93,877 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 85,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet difficult to open

Pass 22 Aug 2011 78,252 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 69,806 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 69,804 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2009 58,856 miles

rear seat belts not checked as carrying child seats

Pass 27 Aug 2008 52,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2007 44,825 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 44,574 miles

rear reg plate slightly discoloured

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 FSU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AC04 FSU, 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 FSU registered?

AC04 FSU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 25 May 2004.

Is AC04 FSU safe to buy?

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