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H19 FAJ

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

144,138 mi
Last recorded144,138 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH19 FAJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 144,138 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 144,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2018 129,200 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 129,511 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 116,626 miles

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

Shields and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

engine mill light on

Fail 21 Aug 2017 116,623 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating hi level (1.2.1b)

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

Shields and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

engine mill light on

Pass 19 Jul 2016 110,151 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 12 Jul 2016 110,077 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored metal to metal (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Oil leak gearbox ()

Tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 16 Jun 2015 100,549 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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)

Nearside front tyre tread cracked/perished.

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked/perished.

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

Offside front tyre tread cracked/perished.

Fail 15 Jun 2015 100,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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)

Nearside front tyre tread cracked/perished.

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked/perished.

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

Offside front tyre tread cracked/perished.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 92,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front lower suspension arms bushes are worn and have slight movment

Fail 19 Apr 2014 92,839 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE IS JUST LEGAL ... ON 1.6MM

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front lower suspension arms bushes are worn and have slight movment

Pass 30 Mar 2013 86,239 miles
Fail 7 May 2012 84,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 May 2012 84,734 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)

Pass 13 May 2011 74,217 miles

sills plastic covered

Fail 11 May 2011 74,207 miles

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

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

sills plastic covered

Pass 7 Sep 2010 69,576 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 52,639 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 30,763 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 21,196 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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H19 FAJ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 H19 FAJ, 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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H19 FAJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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