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FH54 BRZ

2004 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

183,486 mi
Last recorded183,486 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 BRZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 183,486 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad spring clip(anti rattle) missing

Pass 31 Dec 2016 163,155 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake low effort

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Dec 2015 147,804 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

parking brake low effort

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 2 Jan 2015 149,338 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Dec 2014 149,003 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 141,157 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 141,157 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 121,629 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 92,118 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 78,707 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 78,707 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 63,651 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 47,399 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 47,399 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 26,027 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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FH54 BRZ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FH54 BRZ, 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 FH54 BRZ registered?

FH54 BRZ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is FH54 BRZ safe to buy?

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