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FH54 FLK

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,629 mi
Last recorded147,629 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 FLK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 147,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 147,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn heavily on edges (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 143,460 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine cover and under tray fitted

handbrake weak

Fail 22 Feb 2017 143,400 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine cover and under tray fitted

handbrake weak

Pass 14 Mar 2016 136,738 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 136,738 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 18,475 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 136,179 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside brake binding (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil McPherson strut (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 130,881 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 126,032 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 122,878 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 111,155 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 62,075 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 73,315 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 56,912 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)

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

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 FLK is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black 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 FLK, 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 FH54 FLK registered?

FH54 FLK is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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