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FD04 KZY

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,645 mi
Last recorded105,645 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 KZY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 105,645 miles

Nail in tyre both rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 105,645 miles

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

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

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

Nail in tyre both rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 103,448 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017 103,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 26 Nov 2016 100,096 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 95,733 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 93,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Feb 2015 93,151 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

EML on

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 88,964 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 88,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 84,128 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 84,106 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 77,828 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 71,466 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 71,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front and rear discs have wear on them

nearside washer jet inop

Pass 28 Jul 2009 63,116 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 48,040 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 34,916 miles

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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FD04 KZY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD04 KZY, 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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FD04 KZY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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