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FG54 XPU

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

134,871 mi
Last recorded134,871 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 XPU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 134,871 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 134,871 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 131,649 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning HI-LEVEL REAR (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 127,986 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 123,998 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 120,713 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 118,125 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 114,597 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 114,505 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 108,968 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper mounting clip missing

Pass 28 Sep 2017 102,713 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 95,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 95,143 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 87,309 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,908 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 73,396 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 73,396 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)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2012 68,405 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2011 64,160 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 52,931 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 52,931 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 44,577 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 5 Dec 2008 34,643 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 34,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 27,655 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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FG54 XPU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FG54 XPU, 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 XPU registered?

FG54 XPU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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