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FA54 OET

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

222,790 mi
Last recorded222,790 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 OET
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 222,790 miles

blow on exhaust centre box

oil leak on engine

Fail 13 Dec 2018 222,785 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

blow on exhaust centre box

oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Nov 2017 215,454 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 206,529 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre just legal

corrosion on rear subframe

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2015 201,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 197,073 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 194,237 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 176,695 miles

o/s/r tyre 3-4mm and worn inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2011 153,134 miles

front brake discs pitted

wear on front brake discs

Pass 18 Aug 2010 129,781 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 107,791 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 87,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 87,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 65,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 65,832 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 OET is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FA54 OET, 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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FA54 OET is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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