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FH04 SWV

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,377 mi
Last recorded100,377 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 100,377 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 95,865 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 95,743 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 90,195 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 90,181 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached RADIUS ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached RADIUS ARM (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 85,631 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Feb 2020 85,540 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 80,328 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 80,312 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 74,333 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 74,264 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S AND N/S (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 68,800 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 61,985 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 61,525 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 56,675 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre has screw in tread

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

Pass 15 Mar 2013 50,447 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,510 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Feb 2011 39,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre sidewall small cut

Pass 17 Feb 2010 32,886 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 24,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 15,193 miles

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

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

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 SWV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FH04 SWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH04 SWV registered?

FH04 SWV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 8 June 2004.

Is FH04 SWV safe to buy?

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