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FH04 SWY

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,253 mi
Last recorded142,253 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 SWY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 142,253 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 137,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 131,512 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

vechicle has slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2019 124,716 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 117,822 miles

Bad oil leak

Both front brake discs corroded

Both front tyres cracking

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2016 109,029 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2016 101,758 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 99,290 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 99,287 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 94,732 miles

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)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 90,022 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f and o/s/f lower leading suspension arm are weak - can not see properly due to plastic covers

Fail 18 Apr 2013 90,022 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f and o/s/f lower leading suspension arm are weak - can not see properly due to plastic covers

Pass 10 Apr 2012 85,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2011 80,473 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 69,710 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 60,184 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 49,578 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 37,938 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 SWY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SWY, 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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FH04 SWY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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