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FR04 GHD

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

106,163 mi
Last recorded106,163 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR04 GHD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 106,163 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2023 100,732 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 99,868 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 92,799 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 92,790 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2019 90,388 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 87,489 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 80,086 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 73,259 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 73,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 60,297 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 50,118 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 46,651 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 45,334 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 41,886 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 41,840 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 38,230 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 33,929 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 27,315 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 20,930 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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FR04 GHD is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FR04 GHD, 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 FR04 GHD registered?

FR04 GHD is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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