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FA54 RFY

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,848 mi
Last recorded97,848 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 97,848 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 97,844 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 90,085 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 82,556 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 74,239 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 66,216 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 66,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 59,805 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 57,075 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 53,842 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 51,062 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2014 47,571 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 43,971 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 41,384 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 39,658 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 36,587 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 32,962 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 29,631 miles

front and rear pads very low

Pass 21 Sep 2007 21,696 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 14,631 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 RFY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RFY, 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 RFY registered?

FA54 RFY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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