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FV04 LNK

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,585 mi
Last recorded96,585 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 LNK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 96,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge,cracking in tread and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 96,585 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge,cracking in tread and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 92,691 miles

screen chip

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2019 89,736 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 82,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (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))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 77,113 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 71,357 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 63,637 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 60,398 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 54,585 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 50,770 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 46,930 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 46,930 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 43,366 miles

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

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 14 May 2009 40,268 miles

all 4 tyre have cracks in them

Fail 15 May 2008 36,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all four tyres perishing

Pass 15 May 2008 36,990 miles

all four tyres perishing

Pass 15 May 2007 32,966 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 LNK is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc 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 FV04 LNK, 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 LNK registered?

FV04 LNK is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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