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FB04 VAA

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,703 mi
Last recorded119,703 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2024 119,703 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 113,587 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 106,223 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 97,252 miles

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2020 89,867 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2019 77,300 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 73,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 69,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has deep cuts to tread

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 64,481 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 57,615 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 53,797 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 51,366 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 46,937 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 39,902 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has cut in tread area, but not very deep.

Pass 18 May 2010 33,666 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 29,810 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 26,344 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front brake pads low

offside front brake disc badly pitted on outer face and reduced braking area

rear brake pads very low

Pass 8 May 2007 22,818 miles

offside front brake disc in poor condition on outer face

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 VAA is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VAA, 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 VAA registered?

FB04 VAA is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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