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FV54 SOJ

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,613 mi
Last recorded118,613 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 SOJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 118,613 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

oil leal

Fail 29 Dec 2017 118,538 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake warning light on

engine light on

oil leal

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 30 Dec 2016 115,395 miles

EML on

Rear discs pitted + corroded

exhaust corroded

oil residue on engine

Pass 2 Jan 2016 111,816 miles

oil residue on engine

rear shockers worn

Fail 31 Dec 2015 111,814 miles

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

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

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

oil residue on engine

rear shockers worn

Pass 16 Dec 2014 102,238 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2014 102,238 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 94,291 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 92,967 miles

stonechip in front screen less than 10mm outside zone a

Pass 2 Jul 2012 82,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 82,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2011 69,432 miles

N/s/f tyre is close to the legal limit and has damage to the outer sidewall

O/s/f tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm. Is worn on the inside edge and has damage to the outer sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2010 47,052 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has excess damage to outer sidewall

Pass 5 Mar 2009 32,129 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 32,129 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 32,890 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 32,890 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 27,600 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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FV54 SOJ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV54 SOJ, 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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FV54 SOJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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