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K3 FAT

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,970 mi
Last recorded162,970 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 FAT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 162,970 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 155,341 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 149,140 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 149,110 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 138,418 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 126,394 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2017 126,390 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 121,309 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 121,303 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint inappropriately modified no locking nut (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Ball joint inappropriately modified no locking nut (2.2.C.1e)

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

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

Fail 25 May 2016 123,017 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 115,652 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 102,006 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 96,919 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 81,696 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 79,125 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 60,316 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 60,316 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 49,198 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 43,603 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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K3 FAT is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K3 FAT, 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 K3 FAT registered?

K3 FAT is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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