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2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

230,133 mi
Last recorded230,133 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 URL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 230,133 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear 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

parking brake reserve travel high

rear suspension arms corroded

vehicle fitted with under trays

Fail 1 Sep 2022 230,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear 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

parking brake reserve travel high

rear suspension arms corroded

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 21 Aug 2021 212,189 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 118,616 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 118,616 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 69,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 69,056 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 66,340 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 62,573 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 58,870 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 54,392 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 54,032 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 49,604 miles

both rear tyres cracking round treads

n/s/f suspension strut sweating

Pass 28 Oct 2011 45,894 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 41,997 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 38,118 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 38,020 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 34,890 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 30,196 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear brake slight bind

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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FV54 URL is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FV54 URL, 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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FV54 URL is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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