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FP54 OMV

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,381 mi
Last recorded116,381 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 OMV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 116,381 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 116,381 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 116,231 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 112,347 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 112,347 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 95,147 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 91,862 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 91,862 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 87,102 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 84,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2014 84,758 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2013 74,021 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 74,021 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 72,655 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 71,671 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 60,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Aug 2008 51,489 miles

nearside front tyre perished in tread

offside front tyre perished in tread and close to legal limit on inner edge

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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FP54 OMV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FP54 OMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP54 OMV registered?

FP54 OMV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is FP54 OMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP54 OMV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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