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FH04 SMX

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

130,004 mi
Last recorded130,004 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 SMX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 130,004 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 130,001 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 126,750 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 126,750 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 120,427 miles

PLASTIC UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 5 Sep 2018 113,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator insecure

Fail 3 Sep 2018 113,418 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2016 96,839 miles

under trays fitted over engine bay

Pass 1 Sep 2015 84,904 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 84,904 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 80,238 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 72,268 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 65,797 miles

Offside rear suspension spring broken at extreme lower end.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 59,076 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 52,164 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 44,424 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 35,194 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 29,626 miles

high level brake light bulbs not all working

Pass 8 Oct 2007 27,615 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 18,043 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 17,762 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 SMX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SMX, 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 SMX registered?

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

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