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HF54 NHX

2004 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

176,901 mi
Last recorded176,901 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 NHX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 176,901 miles

ADVISE Handbrake button mech worn with slight play /worn

ADVISE Underbody , suspension , brake ,etc components covered in Age related corrosion

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing indicator discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 172,262 miles

ADVISE: suspension components/ bushes, brake components etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ADVISE: inner sidewall cracking/ perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ADVISE: rear brake discs are worn /corroded slightly on faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: both rear tyres are getting low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 166,401 miles

ADVISE: suspension components/bushes, brake components etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jan 2023 161,538 miles

ADVISE: suspension components/bushes, brake components etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

Fail 24 Jan 2023 161,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light is on and brake warning light is on (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light is on (7.1.6 (a))

ADVISE: 4X4 light is on

ADVISE: suspension components/bushes, brake components etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

ADVISE: tpms light is on

Pass 26 Nov 2021 155,661 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 151,791 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 151,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 142,892 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 137,054 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 22 May 2017 131,834 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 126,707 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 120,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre 2-3mm

offside rear tyre 3-4mm

Pass 28 May 2015 120,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre 2-3mm

offside rear tyre 3-4mm

Pass 28 May 2014 111,285 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 101,270 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 93,089 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 75,916 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 62,027 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 53,187 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 42,037 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 41,007 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 41,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 NHX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NHX, 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 HF54 NHX registered?

HF54 NHX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is HF54 NHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF54 NHX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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