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FD54 XKP

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

141,102 mi
Last recorded141,102 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 XKP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 141,102 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 133,113 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 132,917 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 124,018 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 118,276 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 117,995 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 111,290 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear ()

Pass 13 Aug 2019 104,383 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 104,383 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 94,193 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 82,371 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 73,325 miles

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 61,023 miles

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2015 61,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front Wheel Bearing noisy.

Offside front Tyre wearing on inner and outer treads.

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 49,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside and nearside rear Tyres wearing on inner treads.

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 37,069 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 32,528 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 15 Aug 2011 31,464 miles

front tyres getting close to wear indicators & wearing on outside edge

rear pads getting low 75% worn

Pass 31 Aug 2010 30,861 miles

2 CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,999 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 29,999 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 25,788 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 19,285 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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FD54 XKP is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue 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 FD54 XKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD54 XKP registered?

FD54 XKP is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 6 December 2004.

Is FD54 XKP safe to buy?

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