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FX54 VOB

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

76,864 mi
Last recorded76,864 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 VOB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 76,864 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 76,494 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 73,972 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 72,746 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 71,765 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 70,026 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 69,265 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 68,578 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 66,005 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 62,818 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 60,509 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 58,588 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 54,246 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 47,504 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 41,600 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 36,330 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 36,285 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 29,026 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 23,086 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 17,185 miles

all four road tyres front and rear treads started cracking

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 VOB is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FX54 VOB, 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 FX54 VOB registered?

FX54 VOB is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 3 November 2004.

Is FX54 VOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX54 VOB shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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