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FT04 FMY

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,921 mi
Last recorded159,921 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 159,921 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 156,015 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 150,873 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated safety catch (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 150,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated safety catch (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 142,145 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 135,624 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 135,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH REAR (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 130,497 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 123,336 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 116,252 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 106,719 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 94,179 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake efficiency just met requirements

some marking to windscreen

Fail 13 Oct 2012 93,987 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some marking to windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2011 82,941 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 71,018 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 58,408 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 58,408 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 48,536 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

some imbalance to front brake reading

Pass 29 Nov 2007 38,703 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 27,731 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 FMY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FT04 FMY, 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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FT04 FMY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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