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FA54 OGB

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,699 mi
Last recorded85,699 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 OGB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 85,699 miles

BINDING nearside + offside front wheels

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Engine oil leak

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + offside rear 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 84,719 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Oil leak [engine]

Service overdue

Fail 2 Jan 2025 84,719 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Oil leak [engine]

Service overdue

Pass 21 Dec 2023 82,282 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

OIL LEAK engine

Fail 20 Dec 2023 82,282 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

OIL LEAK engine

Pass 30 Nov 2022 78,970 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 78,970 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 75,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 75,028 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 72,050 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

HEAVY oil leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 65,510 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Stop light fault

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Inner Side light inoperative

Pass 2 Oct 2018 61,422 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 59,673 miles

Fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2016 57,771 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 55,660 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 52,939 miles

front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 13 Sep 2013 49,284 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 46,884 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 39,016 miles

cut in outside side wall of n/side front tyre not down to cords

Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,002 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 39,002 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 28,633 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 23,438 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 OGB is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OGB, 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 FA54 OGB registered?

FA54 OGB is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is FA54 OGB safe to buy?

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