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FM04 XRF

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,555 mi
Last recorded104,555 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 104,555 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 104,555 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 98,733 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm 2355018 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 93,190 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 93,190 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 87,989 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 85,236 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 81,963 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Sep 2014 74,165 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 73,698 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 68,148 miles

parking brake poor

Pass 12 Jul 2012 61,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2011 56,664 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 51,481 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 44,673 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 37,657 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 37,645 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 37,640 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 25,204 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XRF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FM04 XRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM04 XRF registered?

FM04 XRF is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 6 July 2004.

Is FM04 XRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 XRF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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