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HF54 MSY

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,813 mi
Last recorded186,813 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 MSY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 186,813 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 169,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES 235/45*19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES 255/40*19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES 255/40*19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 143,231 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 131,582 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 124,822 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 118,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2017 113,850 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 10,666 miles

Oil leak ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

front tyre side walls perished

Pass 21 Dec 2015 100,815 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre side wall shoulders cracked

Fail 21 Dec 2015 100,815 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre side wall shoulders cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2015 95,805 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 89,361 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 76,090 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 76,077 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 66,660 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE IS JUST LEGAL

Fail 15 Mar 2011 66,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE IS JUST LEGAL

Fail 9 Mar 2010 60,144 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 60,144 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 47,604 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 34,731 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 MSY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HF54 MSY, 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 MSY registered?

HF54 MSY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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