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FH54 FMC

2004 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

153,321 mi
Last recorded153,321 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 153,321 miles

Front Lower undertray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides/lenses fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides/slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front brake fluid getting dark

Nearside Rear brake hose/slightly loose in holder

Offside Rear side light dim

Pass 7 Feb 2023 151,841 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 151,841 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 142,929 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 142,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 134,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre screw ()

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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 134,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre screw ()

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 125,695 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

high level brake lights not working, maybe disconnected

slight tightness in steering when turned from lock to lock

Fail 17 Jan 2020 125,695 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

high level brake lights not working, maybe disconnected

slight tightness in steering when turned from lock to lock

Pass 22 Jan 2019 115,999 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Steering system slightly rough lower steering column 'UJ' seizing (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 115,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Steering system slightly rough lower steering column 'UJ' seizing (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 106,508 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 106,505 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 102,900 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 99,745 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 93,801 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 87,314 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 80,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 72,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2010 63,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2009 55,632 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 46,018 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 31,749 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2008 31,749 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) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 FMC is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FMC, 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 FMC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 25 December 2004.

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