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FD54 UMF

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,143 mi
Last recorded139,143 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 UMF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 139,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 136,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 133,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED & DAMAGED TO SIDEWALL 235/50*18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED 255/45*18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED 235/50*18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED 255/45X18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 132,551 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 130,632 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 125,889 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 125,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake backplate loose and rubbing on brake disc

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 16 Nov 2018 122,758 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 120,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriated

undercovers and plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 118,510 miles

rear silencer deteriated

undercovers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2015 112,919 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSR TYRE is deteriorated on the inner and outer sidewalls advise replacement

Fail 5 Nov 2015 112,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSR TYRE is deteriorated on the inner and outer sidewalls advise replacement

Pass 25 Nov 2014 102,645 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 94,793 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 85,550 miles

nsf roll bar link cover perished

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Nov 2011 78,160 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wiperblades smear

Pass 15 Nov 2010 66,386 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 55,697 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 47,578 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 34,306 miles

rear brake pads low o/side rear.

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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FD54 UMF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc 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 FD54 UMF, 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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FD54 UMF is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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