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AM53 FLE

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,091 mi
Last recorded119,091 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 FLE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 119,091 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 113,364 miles

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

both n.plates loose

rear fog tell tale is front fog symbol

Pass 29 Jul 2014 113,364 miles

both n.plates loose

rear fog tell tale is front fog symbol

Pass 11 Jul 2013 108,655 miles

Rear brake pads are thin

Fail 31 Jul 2012 104,990 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 104,990 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)

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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AM53 FLE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AM53 FLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM53 FLE registered?

AM53 FLE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AM53 FLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM53 FLE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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