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FC04 NCE

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

153,619 mi
Last recorded153,619 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 NCE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 153,619 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 150,436 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 145,209 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 138,715 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 134,343 miles

Coolant leak ()

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 6 Nov 2020 133,327 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 133,326 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 131,048 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 131,048 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 116,547 miles

rear tyres just legal

Fail 8 May 2018 116,545 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 102,599 miles

Oil leak ()

coolant staining around thermostat housing

fuel cap seal age cracking

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 8 Apr 2016 86,501 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 80,249 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 76,776 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 73,122 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 70,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 1 May 2012 70,287 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 58,120 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 48,386 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 44,437 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 44,437 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 39,870 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 29,421 miles

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

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

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

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 NCE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FC04 NCE, 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 FC04 NCE registered?

FC04 NCE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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