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FV04 PNJ

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

221,674 mi
Last recorded221,674 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 PNJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 221,674 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 212,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 204,655 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 194,701 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 182,111 miles

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

N/s brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 169,904 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 169,899 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 160,111 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 138,904 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 113,883 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)

Pass 11 May 2017 91,754 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 72,881 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)

Pass 27 May 2015 61,427 miles

both front tyres cracked and worn on edges

Pass 30 May 2014 57,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2014 57,578 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 53,801 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 53,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

brake test done in wet conditions

Pass 18 May 2012 51,409 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 43,180 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 34,884 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 28,263 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 22,712 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 18,235 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine tray fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2007 18,235 miles

engine tray fitted

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 PNJ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PNJ, 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 PNJ registered?

FV04 PNJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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