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FB04 BBN

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,489 mi
Last recorded152,489 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 BBN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 152,489 miles

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 142,553 miles

cover fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2017 138,706 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 138,702 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 132,169 miles

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)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 132,164 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 124,806 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 124,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 111,621 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 104,354 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 95,961 miles

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 87,042 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 87,041 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 77,123 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 62,025 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 48,179 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 29,772 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 15,807 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 15,807 miles

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?

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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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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