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FH54 FLZ

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

158,593 mi
Last recorded158,593 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 158,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF&NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 150,926 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 141,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge . (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 134,290 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Transfer Case Mounting Defective

Transfer Case leaking Oil

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jul 2023 134,281 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Transfer Case Mounting Defective

Transfer Case leaking Oil

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jul 2022 130,264 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 130,254 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 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 122,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake very slight bind

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 122,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake very slight bind

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure arm bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 114,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

screen wash contaminated

Fail 27 Jan 2020 114,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

screen wash contaminated

Pass 22 Jan 2019 109,414 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 109,414 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 103,345 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Feb 2017 96,760 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 93,042 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 86,850 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 80,408 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 72,446 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 72,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 64,048 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 54,288 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,142 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 43,731 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,715 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 32,363 miles

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

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

Undertray fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2007 32,363 miles

Undertray fitted to vehicle

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 FLZ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FLZ, 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 FLZ registered?

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

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