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FH54 BSY

2004 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,844 mi
Last recorded140,844 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 140,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 127,448 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2016 127,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2015 110,188 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2015 110,188 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 100,101 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 78,672 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 72,300 miles

engine oil low for mot

offside rear coil spring broken

Fail 19 Dec 2012 72,300 miles

offside rear coil spring broken

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil low for mot

Pass 14 Dec 2011 65,903 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 59,683 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 53,180 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 46,173 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 35,470 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 BSY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FH54 BSY, 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 BSY registered?

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

Is FH54 BSY safe to buy?

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