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FX04 XFY

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

152,469 mi
Last recorded152,469 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 XFY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 152,469 miles

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

Front universal joint play front prop rear joint

Pass 24 Mar 2022 133,917 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 133,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 112,991 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 93,621 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres starting to scrub inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 73,259 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 73,257 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 59,280 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 53,474 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 52,079 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 52,079 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 19 Jan 2015 47,640 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 42,564 miles

engine light on.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 40,144 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 36,238 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 33,321 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 28,736 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 25,405 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 19,341 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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FX04 XFY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FX04 XFY, 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 FX04 XFY registered?

FX04 XFY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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