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FM04 YNB

2004 BMW X3

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,806 mi
Last recorded177,806 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 YNB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 177,806 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 176,498 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 167,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 162,004 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 153,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 153,784 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 139,761 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 128,410 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2014 117,356 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 108,372 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 108,371 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 97,149 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 85,699 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 74,280 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 63,403 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 51,605 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 39,283 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 39,281 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 YNB is a 2004 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YNB, 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 YNB registered?

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

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The MOT history for FM04 YNB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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