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FA54 TUW

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,421 mi
Last recorded106,421 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 TUW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 106,421 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 106,421 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation causes a seat belt component fitted to a seat to significantly intrude into a gangway and likely to injure a passenger (10.1 (v))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 99,466 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 93,654 miles

TPMS light on.

Fail 25 May 2021 93,654 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

TPMS light on.

Pass 2 Jun 2020 88,607 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 88,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 82,820 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 May 2018 79,857 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 76,268 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 71,829 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 71,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and inner edge worn

Offside Rear tyre perished and inner edge bald

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 67,614 miles

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

Offside Inner Front 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 63,940 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 59,476 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 53,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 46,728 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 41,446 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 35,096 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 12 Mar 2009 35,014 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Mar 2008 27,509 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 27,490 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 26,014 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 TUW is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 TUW, 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 TUW is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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