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FN54 XZC

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,924 mi
Last recorded121,924 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 XZC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 121,924 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 110,011 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 108,024 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 107,108 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front (Drive shaft missing)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 107,108 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front (Drive shaft missing)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 106,086 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Driveshaft missing

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 104,655 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Driveshaft missing

Pass 2 Jun 2017 103,288 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 103,288 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 May 2017 103,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front drive shaft bent (2.5.C.2a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 103,263 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 97,639 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 26 Nov 2013 97,638 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 85,462 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 85,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 73,460 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 71,661 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 68,202 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 61,580 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 53,582 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 53,580 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2007

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cracked front registration plate

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 XZC is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FN54 XZC, 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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What year was FN54 XZC registered?

FN54 XZC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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