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FN54 XCO

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

157,242 mi
Last recorded157,242 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 XCO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 157,242 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective poor searing)(Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 151,141 miles

Offside Outer C.V Boot leaking grease

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 144,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 139,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 133,010 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive front diff input seal slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light partially faulty (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 10 Nov 2021 133,010 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive front diff input seal slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light partially faulty (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 26 Oct 2020 128,093 miles

rear bump stops deteriorated

rear pads worn low

Pass 5 Nov 2019 123,486 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 123,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 116,058 miles

Nearside Front frontmost ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2017 106,449 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 3 Nov 2016 97,360 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded and pads worn low

Pass 30 Oct 2015 90,895 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 83,486 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 83,299 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 75,090 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 67,274 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 57,716 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 57,668 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover torn

Pass 28 Oct 2010 48,885 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 39,759 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 31,313 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 24,628 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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FN54 XCO is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc 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 FN54 XCO, 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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FN54 XCO is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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