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FM04 NKF

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,736 mi
Last recorded103,736 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 NKF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 103,736 miles

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

n/s/rear axle stabilizer bar bolt missing

Fail 29 Oct 2018 103,733 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

n/s/rear axle stabilizer bar bolt missing

Pass 31 Oct 2017 98,262 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2016 94,922 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2015 89,821 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 84,668 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 79,260 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn on inner edges(nearside worst)

play in both sides front ,front lower suspension arms front bushes

Pass 5 Oct 2012 74,392 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Sep 2011 69,532 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 69,532 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 62,180 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 62,177 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 53,219 miles

All tyres are worn ;ow on the iner and outer edges

Pass 4 Jun 2008 43,070 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 43,070 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 34,302 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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FM04 NKF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM04 NKF, 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 FM04 NKF registered?

FM04 NKF is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 18 June 2004.

Is FM04 NKF safe to buy?

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