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BL54 FMG

2004 BMW X3

Red Lpg 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

138,821 mi
Last recorded138,821 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 FMG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 138,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 138,816 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 132,471 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 132,325 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 131,097 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 129,494 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 127,165 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 122,467 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 122,455 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 118,453 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 117,617 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 113,777 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 113,777 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 107,658 miles

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 102,038 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edges.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 95,362 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Feb 2011 84,721 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 84,645 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 74,696 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 66,006 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 15 Feb 2008 58,945 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 49,462 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 49,462 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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BL54 FMG is a 2004 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,979cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BL54 FMG, 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 BL54 FMG registered?

BL54 FMG is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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