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FT04 FMV

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,453 mi
Last recorded97,453 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 FMV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 97,453 miles

Lower General corrosion

Lower Vehicle undersealed

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 97,452 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Lower General corrosion

Lower Vehicle undersealed

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 90,963 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 90,005 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 90,005 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working offside rear lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 86,915 miles

Offside Front 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 86,915 miles

Offside Front 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 85,073 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 81,142 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 76,833 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 72,770 miles

front propshaft has a worn universal joint

Fail 28 Sep 2015 72,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front propshaft has a worn universal joint

Pass 17 Sep 2014 67,612 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 67,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 62,257 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 56,707 miles

both front tyres are cracked and edges are run off

nearside rear tyre is cracked and slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre is cracking and edges are run off

Pass 27 Sep 2011 53,224 miles

front tyres are wearing on both edges.

windscreen lightly marked by offside wiper blade

Fail 27 Sep 2011 53,224 miles

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

front tyres are wearing on both edges.

windscreen lightly marked by offside wiper blade

Pass 5 Oct 2010 46,515 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Fail 29 Sep 2010 46,311 miles

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

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

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,475 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 36,656 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 29,286 miles

all tyres worn on edges nearside inner edge worst

Pass 10 Oct 2006 24,162 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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FT04 FMV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FT04 FMV, 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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What year was FT04 FMV registered?

FT04 FMV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is FT04 FMV safe to buy?

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