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J1 FMD

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,466 mi
Last recorded79,466 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 FMD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 79,466 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

REAR SUB-FRAME AND ARMS CORRODED

Pass 29 Jan 2025 78,676 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 77,350 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 75,159 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 73,007 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 72,956 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 71,641 miles

Both front tyres under inflated

O/S/F tyre wearing edges

Pass 11 Feb 2020 71,263 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 70,131 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 68,272 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 67,401 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 64,615 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 54,888 miles

chip in screen

Pass 13 Dec 2013 51,017 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 47,486 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 41,866 miles

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 worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2010 36,326 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 31,950 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 25,143 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 25,143 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 15,761 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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J1 FMD is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 J1 FMD, 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 J1 FMD registered?

J1 FMD is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 8 December 2004.

Is J1 FMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 FMD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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