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FH54 BSU

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

139,760 mi
Last recorded139,760 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 BSU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 139,760 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front worn lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 139,760 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH link bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH headlamps - product effecting pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect BOTH front shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH fronts worn more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak - wet underside but not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 133,601 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shocks are weak (5.3.2 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 133,601 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shocks are weak (5.3.2 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 125,524 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 125,515 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 121,078 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 121,066 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 115,478 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 115,476 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 110,214 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 110,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2018 104,124 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 104,123 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 26 Oct 2017 98,453 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 98,453 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 93,360 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 86,182 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 75,905 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 69,925 miles

All tyres worn very close to legal limit.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 61,021 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 53,745 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 53,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 4 May 2010 43,311 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 37,354 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 26,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 BSU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BSU, 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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FH54 BSU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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