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FC04 HMY

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,481 mi
Last recorded162,481 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 HMY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 162,481 miles

Central Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 159,200 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 159,200 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 154,706 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 152,052 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 152,043 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2021 149,129 miles

Offside Rear Inner side lamp not working

Rear high level stop lamp half leds not working

Pass 16 Apr 2019 141,389 miles

center brake light half working

Fail 15 Apr 2019 141,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

center brake light half working

Pass 25 Apr 2018 135,594 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 135,589 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 130,296 miles

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

parking brake effenicy low

Pass 12 Mar 2016 126,024 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 118,157 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 107,378 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 5 Mar 2013 98,312 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 91,089 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 82,787 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewall is damaged close to limits

Fail 21 Feb 2011 82,785 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewall is damaged close to limits

Pass 10 Mar 2010 70,167 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 56,307 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 43,562 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 35,158 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 35,158 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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FC04 HMY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FC04 HMY, 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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FC04 HMY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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