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GR04 FRU

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,163 mi
Last recorded101,163 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 101,163 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 100,008 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 98,336 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 97,458 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 96,520 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 95,060 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 95,060 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 92,697 miles

water leak

Pass 22 Jun 2011 91,538 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 91,538 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 89,516 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 89,515 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 87,249 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 69,674 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 69,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 50,603 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 FRU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GR04 FRU, 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 FRU registered?

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

Is GR04 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR04 FRU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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