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FP54 YEV

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,888 mi
Last recorded137,888 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 YEV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 137,888 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake lamp glass crack

Pass 8 Dec 2021 133,702 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 133,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Straight Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 126,130 miles

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Pass 9 May 2019 125,243 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 120,347 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost on legal limit and in poor condition. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is BALD on inner edge,and is very close to limit..[235/50/r18]97v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost on limit and almost bald on inner edge ,and in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake needs adjusting badly

red tyre pressure warning light is on,indicating a fault.

Pass 31 May 2017 109,052 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2016 103,466 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 96,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2014 88,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2013 83,138 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 83,138 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 76,539 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 67,140 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 67,140 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 58,318 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 58,318 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 48,809 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 40,090 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 37,177 miles

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

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

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

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 YEV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP54 YEV, 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 FP54 YEV registered?

FP54 YEV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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