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FH04 SKX

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,712 mi
Last recorded119,712 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 SKX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 119,712 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 109,407 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 107,082 miles

oil leak

rear brake pads wearing discs and pads rusty

Fail 21 Aug 2019 107,079 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

front and rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2018 103,846 miles

front brake disc's corroded on edges.

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

Pass 3 Mar 2018 100,259 miles

front brake disc's corroded on edges.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 91,137 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 86,655 miles

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Engine oil leak.

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/45R18/99Y Tread balding towards inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread balding towards inner edge and very close to limit. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child seat present impeding seat belt inspection.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread balding towards inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 86,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (2.4.G.2)

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Engine oil leak.

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/45R18/99Y Tread balding towards inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread balding towards inner edge and very close to limit. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child seat present impeding seat belt inspection.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread balding towards inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 80,592 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 80,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 77,739 miles

engine light on

front number plate cracked

rear number plate insecure

Pass 1 May 2013 76,934 miles

front number plate cracked

rear number plate loose

Pass 5 Aug 2011 70,106 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 67,515 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 62,973 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 62,973 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 43,705 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 34,598 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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FH04 SKX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FH04 SKX, 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 FH04 SKX registered?

FH04 SKX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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