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FV04 LVB

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,403 mi
Last recorded103,403 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 LVB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 103,403 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 103,402 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2013 97,627 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 92,741 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 92,740 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 88,546 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 83,205 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 83,205 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front wipers slight smear

Pass 10 May 2009 68,541 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 68,541 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 53,597 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 40,404 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 LVB is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FV04 LVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV04 LVB registered?

FV04 LVB is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2004.

Is FV04 LVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV04 LVB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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