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FB04 FKU

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,895 mi
Last recorded147,895 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 FKU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 147,895 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 146,993 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 146,166 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 145,258 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 144,144 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 142,167 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2020 140,998 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 137,230 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 133,373 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 129,189 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 125,119 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 120,822 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 109,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Jul 2013 103,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Jul 2013 103,484 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wipers not tested

Pass 13 Jun 2012 93,148 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 85,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front discs are rusty

small tear marks to both front tyres

Fail 1 Jul 2011 85,980 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front discs are rusty

small tear marks to both front tyres

Pass 3 Jun 2010 77,621 miles

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 30 May 2009 69,024 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 69,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 59,248 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 58,830 miles

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 Jul 2007 42,972 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 42,972 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 42,822 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FKU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FB04 FKU, 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 FB04 FKU registered?

FB04 FKU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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