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FH54 WWP

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

166,206 mi
Last recorded166,206 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 WWP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 166,206 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

TPMS warning light on

Pass 31 Jul 2024 159,579 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 159,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 150,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 150,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 143,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 135,406 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 132,632 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 132,140 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Fail 29 Aug 2019 132,129 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 130,540 miles

Lower under tray fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak all under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 130,540 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Lower under tray fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak all under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 126,537 miles

6 leds inop in centre stop light

engine oil leaks

fuel cap seal perrishing

Fail 14 Dec 2017 126,537 miles

6 leds inop in centre stop light

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leaks

fuel cap seal perrishing

Pass 15 Dec 2016 122,182 miles

Front tyres perrished

Rear tyres perrished

Fail 14 Dec 2016 122,182 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split on drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front tyres perrished

Rear tyres perrished

Pass 9 Dec 2015 115,607 miles

bad engine oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 104,098 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 85,706 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 80,596 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 73,395 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 68,965 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 61,165 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 51,244 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,244 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 WWP is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WWP, 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 WWP is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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