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BT04 FWZ

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,468 mi
Last recorded112,468 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 FWZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 112,468 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 109,618 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 105,678 miles

EML Light on

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 105,678 miles

EML Light on

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 89,479 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 89,403 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2015 87,267 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 83,374 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 83,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 75,729 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 68,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2011 57,090 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 50,534 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,530 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 40,530 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 35,998 miles

o/s front tyre just on min limit---inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2007 27,141 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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BT04 FWZ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BT04 FWZ, 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 BT04 FWZ registered?

BT04 FWZ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2004.

Is BT04 FWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT04 FWZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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