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FH54 XTE

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

134,265 mi
Last recorded134,265 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2024 134,265 miles

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 130,360 miles

play in rear prop shaft u-j

Fail 9 Nov 2023 130,357 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))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 130,299 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 123,725 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 123,725 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 114,242 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 114,241 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 106,436 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 106,190 miles

Central Front oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2019 106,190 miles

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))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 106,177 miles

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))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 100,953 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring perrished

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 100,821 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 97,355 miles

Petrol cap rubber seal slightly perished

Fail 30 Nov 2016 97,347 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 90,550 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside front tyre below 1mm on outside edge

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 20 Jan 2016 90,545 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 84,212 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 80,829 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,843 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 78,839 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 74,431 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 70,228 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 63,301 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 53,841 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 53,808 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 43,934 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 43,848 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 34,222 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 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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