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FX54 NMK

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

143,879 mi
Last recorded143,879 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 NMK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 143,879 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides front lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 9 May 2025 143,864 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides front lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 28 Mar 2024 137,544 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 132,690 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 132,690 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 123,252 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 113,323 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 113,323 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 108,705 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 96,750 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 85,297 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 73,881 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 73,866 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 Front 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 61,848 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 58,829 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

water ingress in boot below battery

Pass 18 Mar 2014 58,677 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Mar 2014 58,675 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Mar 2013 58,476 miles

all brake discs scord and corroded

washers weak

Fail 19 Mar 2012 58,251 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 58,251 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 55,650 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 55,563 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 45,627 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,951 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 25,542 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 25,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 14,915 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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FX54 NMK is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FX54 NMK, 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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FX54 NMK is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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