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FC04 HGX

2004 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,645 mi
Last recorded42,645 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW Z362,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 HGX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 42,645 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 42,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes to flex's (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 42,378 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 41,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 41,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 41,063 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 40,569 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 40,566 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2016 36,186 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2015 33,570 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2014 31,256 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 27,522 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 27,522 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 27,505 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 25,293 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 25,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 22,148 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on inside edge not through to cord .also 3mm max.

off side rear tyre on 3mm max

Pass 23 Jun 2010 16,544 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 13,207 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

very slight play in both lower ball joints.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 13,207 miles

very slight play in both lower ball joints.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 8,908 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 5,419 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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FC04 HGX is a 2004 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 62,394 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FC04 HGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this BMW Z3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FC04 HGX registered?

FC04 HGX is a 2004 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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