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FA54 MHF

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,155 mi
Last recorded97,155 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 MHF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 97,155 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 87,023 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 87,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 67,992 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 67,987 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 53,276 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 38,964 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 38,964 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 23,105 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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FA54 MHF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FA54 MHF, 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 FA54 MHF registered?

FA54 MHF is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is FA54 MHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA54 MHF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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