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FY54 OEG

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,655 mi
Last recorded148,655 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 OEG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 148,655 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 140,334 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 140,334 miles

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

under trays fitted front to rear of vehicle.

Pass 22 Oct 2019 136,121 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 131,190 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Oct 2018 131,188 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2017 124,991 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 119,091 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 113,323 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 113,322 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 104,599 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 94,616 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 94,355 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 83,959 miles

Deep cut on nearside front tyre tread.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 72,222 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 72,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 59,835 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 59,835 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 59,445 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,569 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 38,045 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 28,151 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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FY54 OEG is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FY54 OEG, 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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FY54 OEG is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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