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GR04 FPC

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,234 mi
Last recorded82,234 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 FPC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 82,234 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 79,746 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2023 79,742 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear wiper split

various ther warning lights on dash inc 4x4 light tpms coolant light

Pass 28 Jan 2022 77,076 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 77,071 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 72,460 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 72,309 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 72,306 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 71,947 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 71,884 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 71,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 66,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2014 63,899 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2012 61,575 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 57,422 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 57,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 52,813 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 45,792 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 39,660 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 FPC 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 78.9%.

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 FPC, 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 GR04 FPC registered?

GR04 FPC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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