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FV54 SPX

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,803 mi
Last recorded92,803 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 SPX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 92,803 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres are slightly deteriorated on side walls

both nearside and offside rear shock absorber bump-stops are deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2022 91,494 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 91,494 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 90,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 90,023 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 89,970 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 89,192 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 89,192 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 84,397 miles

slight engine oil leak

undertray and engine covers are fitted to vehicle

Fail 12 Jan 2018 84,397 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

slight engine oil leak

undertray and engine covers are fitted to vehicle

Pass 29 Dec 2016 82,449 miles

Oil leak engine sump area ()

Fail 29 Dec 2016 82,449 miles

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

Oil leak engine sump area ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 80,663 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 78,352 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 75,690 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 73,181 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 70,336 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 65,418 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 60,094 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 55,756 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 49,956 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 SPX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SPX, 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 FV54 SPX registered?

FV54 SPX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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The MOT history for FV54 SPX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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