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FV04 LNR

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

184,448 mi
Last recorded184,448 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 184,448 miles

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due cover

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due cover

front to rear brake pipes not fully inspected due to underside cover

Pass 4 May 2018 177,130 miles

Nearside Rear brake flexy observe for possible leak

Fail 20 Apr 2018 177,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged hose rubbing on drive shaft (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 169,390 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 161,833 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 147,084 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 132,504 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

both fron tyres scrubbed on outer edges

Pass 11 May 2012 118,464 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 4 May 2012 118,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 103,790 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 87,289 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 69,080 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 50,957 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 31,504 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 LNR is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LNR, 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 LNR registered?

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

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