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GR04 FNS

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,783 mi
Last recorded150,783 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 FNS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 150,783 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 138,508 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 126,011 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 114,868 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 111,965 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 108,026 miles

front brake discs worn

re-check front brake pads in 3-4k

Fail 6 Nov 2014 108,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs worn

re-check front brake pads in 3-4k

Pass 23 Sep 2013 100,797 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges. re-check in 2-3k

both rear tyres nearly down to cords on inner edges. strongly advise replacement

noise from aux belt side. further investigation required

Pass 28 Nov 2012 94,527 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2011 87,245 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 87,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front and rear brake pads getting low. slight engine oil leak. stone chip in screen in zone b

Pass 13 Oct 2010 75,312 miles

rear n/s and o/s tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 65,432 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 54,639 miles

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

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

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

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)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 4 Oct 2007 43,475 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 30,726 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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GR04 FNS is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GR04 FNS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GR04 FNS registered?

GR04 FNS is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is GR04 FNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR04 FNS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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