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FH54 OGW

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

119,610 mi
Last recorded119,610 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 OGW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 119,610 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 117,731 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 117,731 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 113,162 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 111,520 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 108,356 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 104,183 miles

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

Underseal Corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2020 103,353 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 99,263 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 95,915 miles

Offside Front Tyre heavily scrubbed on edges[raised edge construction].

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2017 93,072 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 87,410 miles

High level brake light 1/4 not working

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on the outer edge

Pass 7 Jan 2015 81,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 73,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

LEDS in centre brake light inop

Pass 2 Jan 2013 67,648 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 60,539 miles

front number plate starting to fade

Fail 28 Dec 2011 60,539 miles

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

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

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

front number plate starting to fade

Pass 21 Dec 2010 50,671 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 50,671 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2009 436,074 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2009 43,599 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2008 35,076 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 27,638 miles

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)

both front tyre wear low.

rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

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 OGW is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OGW, 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 OGW registered?

FH54 OGW is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 25 December 2004.

Is FH54 OGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH54 OGW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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