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GY04 FNT

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,600 mi
Last recorded122,600 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 FNT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 122,600 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 120,166 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 118,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 114,762 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bumpstop broken

Pass 15 Sep 2021 113,546 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bumpstop broken

Pass 18 Sep 2020 111,247 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bumpstop broken

parking brake performance only just met

Pass 23 Sep 2019 107,923 miles

Front Wiper Spindles Worn

Nearside Rear Bump Stop Deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2018 105,574 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 102,980 miles

Front wiper spindles worn

Fail 8 Sep 2017 102,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wiper spindles worn

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 100,236 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2016 100,236 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 98,209 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges/cuts in tyre

chip in zone b of windscreen

engine under trays fitted unable to check engine mounts etc

front reg plate broken but ok to read rear reg plate delaminated but ok to read

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge/cuts in tyre/outer sidewall detrioated

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust rubber mounting debonded

Fail 1 Sep 2015 98,209 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges/cuts in tyre

chip in zone b of windscreen

engine under trays fitted unable to check engine mounts etc

front reg plate broken but ok to read rear reg plate delaminated but ok to read

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge/cuts in tyre/outer sidewall detrioated

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust rubber mounting debonded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 88,006 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 88,005 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 77,858 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 66,607 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Mar 2011 57,824 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil on minimum level mark

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Feb 2010 47,212 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 30,093 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 15,817 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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GY04 FNT is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GY04 FNT, 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 GY04 FNT registered?

GY04 FNT is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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