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FG54 FOU

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

142,302 mi
Last recorded142,302 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 FOU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 142,302 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 137,623 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 135,114 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 135,114 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 127,026 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 120,818 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 120,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front brake pad sensor wire hanging loose

Pass 15 Sep 2020 115,202 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 111,810 miles

All brake hose ferruls are lightly corroded

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 109,409 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 105,709 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 8 Sep 2016 101,239 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 98,366 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 94,490 miles

Coolant leak

wipers worn

Pass 4 Oct 2013 87,834 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 84,305 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 72,792 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 58,626 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 47,195 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 27,075 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 13,681 miles

all tyres cracked in tread

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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FG54 FOU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FG54 FOU, 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 FG54 FOU registered?

FG54 FOU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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