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FH04 YBB

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,388 mi
Last recorded89,388 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 89,388 miles

Rear General corrosion on sub-frame and suspension components

Fail 7 Dec 2021 89,386 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear General corrosion on sub-frame and suspension components

Fail 20 Nov 2021 89,292 miles

Brake performance not tested brake bind so severe would not allow brake test roller to operate. became dangerous to proceed. (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding dangerously so wheel locked off with no effort applied. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 88,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake, efficiency 17% minimum requirement 16%.n/s minimal effort. (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray heavily oil contaminated. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 88,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt discharging grease. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake, efficiency 17% minimum requirement 16%.n/s minimal effort. (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray heavily oil contaminated. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 86,005 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 86,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 85,102 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management lamp illuminated.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 82,662 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 82,644 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 81,069 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 81,068 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 78,733 miles

n/s/r tyre on 1.6 mm

o/s/r tyre on wear indicators

Pass 6 Jul 2013 72,888 miles

both front tyres nearing wear bar indicators

nearside rear tyre close to wear bar indicators

Pass 30 Jun 2012 66,234 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 59,985 miles

front pads low,advise full brake check

Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,734 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)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 48,734 miles

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

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

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 6 Jul 2009 35,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2008 25,648 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 17,208 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 YBB 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 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 FH04 YBB, 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 YBB is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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