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FV04 CEX

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,879 mi
Last recorded129,879 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 CEX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 129,879 miles

Central Front undertray fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2022 127,067 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap rubber seal starting to perish

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 123,679 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2021 123,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2019 119,130 miles

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 115,968 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 112,890 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2017 112,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 May 2016 106,758 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage slight engine oil leak (2.2.C.1f)

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 3 Jun 2015 100,333 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 93,534 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 85,552 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 76,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Jun 2011 65,854 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 53,153 miles

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

cuts evident o/s/f tyre

Fail 24 May 2010 53,153 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

cuts evident o/s/f tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2009 40,542 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 40,542 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 28,401 miles

a.both front tyres badly worn on edges about 3mm

a.front and rear pads worn getting close to sensors

a.o/s/f fog light broken

Pass 5 Jun 2007 19,906 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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FV04 CEX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black 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 FV04 CEX, 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 FV04 CEX registered?

FV04 CEX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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