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ET04 FCC

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,242 mi
Last recorded108,242 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 FCC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 108,242 miles

Oil leak ()

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 29 Apr 2017 108,221 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 97,381 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 89,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2014 78,493 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 78,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 May 2013 70,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 70,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 62,258 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 62,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 56,547 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

o/s/r outter and n/s/r inner brake lights inop

Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 43,445 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,362 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 25,464 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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ET04 FCC is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ET04 FCC, 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 ET04 FCC registered?

ET04 FCC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is ET04 FCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET04 FCC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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