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F20 CMS

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

160,579 mi
Last recorded160,579 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF20 CMS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 160,579 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 157,305 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2023 153,429 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 147,645 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 143,236 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 139,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 133,318 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 125,713 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 120,214 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 109,063 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 96,836 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 96,245 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 89,027 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

offside front wing and bumper damaged.

Fail 10 Sep 2014 89,027 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 low (1.8)

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

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

offside front wing and bumper damaged.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 80,829 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 70,629 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 70,627 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 May 2011 56,566 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 56,552 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

All 4 tyres wearing on inner edges - advise geometry check

Pass 11 May 2010 49,643 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 40,213 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 29,278 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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F20 CMS is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 F20 CMS, 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 F20 CMS registered?

F20 CMS is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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