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FA54 TUH

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,474 mi
Last recorded150,474 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 TUH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 150,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 148,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 142,244 miles

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2018 129,891 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 119,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 108,044 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from engine

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 108,018 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from engine

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 99,600 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 89,722 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 80,565 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 80,565 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 70,804 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 70,798 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 61,316 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,212 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 61,026 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 49,916 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,935 miles

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

front brake pads are getting low

Fail 21 Aug 2009 40,823 miles

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

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

front brake pads are getting low

Pass 5 Sep 2008 32,635 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 31,713 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,061 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 21,921 miles

cut in n/s front tyre side wall cords not exposed at time of test

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 TUH is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TUH, 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 TUH is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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