MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,489 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
cover fitted
slight oil leak
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides, lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Handbrake just met m.o.t requirments
Nearside Rear coil spring broken bottom of spring (2.4.C.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides, lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Handbrake just met m.o.t requirments
Central Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Central Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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 coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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FB04 BBN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 FB04 BBN, 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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FB04 BBN is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 9 July 2004.
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