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HF54 MDO

2004 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,947 mi
Last recorded126,947 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 MDO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 126,947 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 122,657 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 116,604 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 112,301 miles

Run flat tyre sign showing !

Fail 5 May 2020 112,272 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very poor effort. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very poor effort. (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Run flat tyre sign showing !

Pass 22 Dec 2018 105,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 105,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 102,243 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 95,995 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Dec 2016 95,992 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Feb 2016 85,060 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 85,054 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 72,246 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 72,246 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 58,668 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 58,667 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Rear Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 58,659 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front 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)

rear washer/wiper inoperative

Pass 14 Jan 2013 55,368 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 48,377 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Dec 2010 43,205 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 40,598 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 36,681 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 31,602 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 24,580 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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HF54 MDO is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HF54 MDO, 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 HF54 MDO registered?

HF54 MDO is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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