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HN54 FXB

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

141,548 mi
Last recorded141,548 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 FXB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 141,548 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 134,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 134,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 129,549 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 125,826 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2022 121,088 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 121,088 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 117,167 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 116,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 111,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre pressure monitoring warning light illuminated

Fail 21 Jan 2019 111,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Engine oil level on the minimum mark

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre pressure monitoring warning light illuminated

Washer fluid warning light illuminated

Pass 24 Jan 2018 105,473 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 105,452 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread ,damage on outer sidewall and inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 101,652 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 101,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 97,082 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 87,535 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 87,535 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 79,132 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 79,129 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 71,398 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 65,117 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 54,722 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 54,722 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2010 47,408 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 39,791 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 31,645 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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HN54 FXB is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HN54 FXB, 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 HN54 FXB registered?

HN54 FXB is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is HN54 FXB safe to buy?

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