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FM04 NKU

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,773 mi
Last recorded127,773 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 NKU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 127,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 127,773 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 122,403 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 121,928 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 121,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 113,932 miles

exhaust noted rusty in places

f/n/s tyre has a small pin on the outer edge not repairble

front number plate damaged

light beam benders fitted to both front headlights

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge and down to 3mm of tread

slight wear noted on the front brake discs

tapley brake test carried out

Pass 22 Jun 2016 103,604 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 103,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 96,084 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 90,594 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 84,487 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 79,445 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 72,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres are slightly worn on the inner sidewall

Pass 26 May 2010 64,680 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 64,680 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 55,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2008 44,576 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 32,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jun 2007 32,646 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NKU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FM04 NKU, 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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FM04 NKU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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