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FH54 OGN

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

163,381 mi
Last recorded163,381 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 163,381 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 163,381 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 159,372 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 159,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 158,308 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 158,305 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened Reinforcement plate missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 153,538 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 153,534 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Feb 2018 148,640 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre tread in poor condition.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 142,622 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 135,495 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 128,827 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hand brake just met limit

Fail 28 Feb 2014 117,820 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 117,820 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 110,266 miles

high level brake light only work on 50%.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 102,512 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 101,262 miles

Lower engine cover fitted

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Dec 2010 86,125 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 71,574 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 53,908 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 337,881 miles

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 OGN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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