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FV54 SOU

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,574 mi
Last recorded131,574 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 131,574 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 110,598 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 98,999 miles

chips to screen

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges but tread not cut as deep

Pass 26 Apr 2012 84,619 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 70,153 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 62,770 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 62,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,660 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing low from inner and outer egdes.

Offside front tyre wearing low from inner and outer egdes.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 27,207 miles

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

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

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

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 SOU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FV54 SOU, 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 FV54 SOU registered?

FV54 SOU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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