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FV04 ZHN

2004 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

141,912 mi
Last recorded141,912 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 ZHN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 141,912 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 141,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2021 131,264 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 131,264 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 125,879 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2019 125,877 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2018 115,477 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2018 115,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 104,177 miles

Front reg plate cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2017 104,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front reg plate cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 100,537 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 86,519 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 86,519 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 71,990 miles

AIR BAG warning lamp illuminated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Fail 27 Jul 2013 71,984 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

AIR BAG warning lamp illuminated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Fail 15 Apr 2013 70,278 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine warning light on and engine misfiring

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

Rear seats folded down unable to check seat belts

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 63,092 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 24 Jan 2011 52,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside parkbrake fluctuating on brake tester

Pass 24 Jan 2011 52,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

nearside parkbrake fluctuating on brake tester

Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,063 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 33,834 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 26,876 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 ZHN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 ZHN, 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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FV04 ZHN is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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