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GP04 FFX

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,649 mi
Last recorded78,649 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 FFX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 78,649 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 77,594 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 76,471 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough tight (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 74,496 miles

handbrake efficiency 17% , only just met the legal limits

Fail 17 Aug 2022 74,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

handbrake efficiency 17% , only just met the legal limits

Pass 25 Aug 2021 73,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 68,143 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 68,143 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 65,726 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 63,763 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 60,932 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 58,463 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 55,914 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 53,256 miles

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

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)

offside front tyre is low on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2013 49,378 miles

offside rear tyre is low on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2012 46,779 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 43,124 miles

offside rear brake pads are wearing low

Pass 17 May 2010 38,633 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 34,110 miles

nearside rear tyre is wearing low on edges

offside front tyre is wearing low on inside edge

offside rear tyre is wearing on inside edge

Fail 12 May 2009 34,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre is wearing low on edges

offside front tyre is wearing low on inside edge

offside rear tyre is wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 May 2008 29,291 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 23,777 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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GP04 FFX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GP04 FFX, 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 GP04 FFX registered?

GP04 FFX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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