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EX04 BFV

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,649 mi
Last recorded132,649 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 BFV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 132,649 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 132,630 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 132,396 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 127,120 miles

bad oil leak

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2018 119,153 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2017 113,451 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 106,820 miles

engine management light on

Pass 19 Aug 2015 97,893 miles

engine management light on

Fail 19 Aug 2015 97,893 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Aug 2014 88,073 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 88,045 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 77,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres starting to get close to wear bands

Pass 29 Aug 2012 68,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2012 68,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre is very cracked/perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Aug 2012 68,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

n/s/f tyre perishing excessively

rear washer inop

Pass 30 Aug 2011 59,756 miles

both front tyres starting to crack in tread pattern

Pass 2 Sep 2010 50,332 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 41,595 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 32,124 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jul 2007 20,787 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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EX04 BFV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX04 BFV, 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 EX04 BFV registered?

EX04 BFV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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