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FM04 TKN

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,050 mi
Last recorded118,050 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 TKN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 118,050 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing low

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

one wheel bolt missing from n/s/f wheel

Fail 17 Jul 2019 118,050 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing low

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

one wheel bolt missing from n/s/f wheel

Pass 31 May 2018 110,533 miles

Nearside Front sun visor retaining mechanism weak

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

part of centre stop light not working

Fail 31 May 2018 110,533 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Nearside Front sun visor retaining mechanism weak

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

part of centre stop light not working

Pass 30 May 2017 101,061 miles

nearside and offside front tyre treads wearing low on outer edges

Fail 30 May 2017 101,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside front tyre treads wearing low on outer edges

Pass 2 Jun 2016 92,216 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

not all rear window brake light bulbs working

Pass 4 Jun 2015 83,077 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 83,077 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 73,425 miles

end of nearside wiper blade split

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 May 2013 62,574 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 62,574 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2012 52,905 miles

dynamic stability control light on

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 6 May 2011 43,895 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 33,621 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 33,621 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 22,496 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 22,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 10,870 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 TKN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FM04 TKN, 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 TKN is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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