MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,265 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))
play in rear prop shaft u-j
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
play in rear prop shaft u-j
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding and wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering inoperative due to no belt fitted (2.1.5 (c) (i))
Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wire rubbing on front prop that goes to sensor on bottom of sump (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring touching front pipe and melting (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components
fuel cap sealing washer perishing
no auxiliary drive belt fitted
rear suspension subframe getting a bit corroded in places
some high level brake light leds not working
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rearmost (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rearmost (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer driveshaft gaitor mist
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front inner driveshaft gaitors deteriorated
head light lenses deteriorated
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp showing white light to the rear lense missing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp showing white light to the rear lense broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer driveshaft gaitor mist
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front inner driveshaft gaitors deteriorated
head light lenses deteriorated
Central Front oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm Inner Bush (@ attachment to Subframe) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm Inner Bush @ Attachment to Subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bald Inner cord showing 235/50-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost cords ! (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel cap sealing ring perrished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel cap sealing ring perrished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Petrol cap rubber seal slightly perished
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Petrol cap rubber seal slightly perished
Fuel cap seal slightly perished
Nearside front tyre below 1mm on outside edge
Offside rear tyre 3mm
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fuel cap seal slightly perished
Nearside front tyre below 1mm on outside edge
Offside rear tyre 3mm
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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FH54 XTE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.
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 XTE, 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 XTE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 2 September 2004.
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