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YB04 FKX

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,347 mi
Last recorded167,347 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 FKX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 167,347 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray covers fitted and misty of oil

Fail 22 May 2023 167,347 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray covers fitted and misty of oil

Fail 16 May 2023 167,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray covers fitted and misty of oil

Pass 1 Jul 2022 164,088 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 157,528 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s/f, o/s/r & o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 157,528 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s/f, o/s/r & o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 145,545 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 140,729 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 140,729 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 139,204 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 139,204 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 137,964 miles

brake pad warning light on pads ok.

engine management light on.

Pass 12 May 2016 136,013 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 136,013 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 132,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 129,903 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)

Pass 16 May 2013 120,270 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2012 109,605 miles

N/s/r tyre scrubbing inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/s/r tyre scrubbing inner edge

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 109,603 miles

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

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

N/s/r tyre scrubbing inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/s/r tyre scrubbing inner edge

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

Pass 10 May 2011 95,424 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 80,559 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 65,919 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 53,937 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 53,860 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YB04 FKX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB04 FKX, 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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YB04 FKX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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