MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,059 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leaks
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. wrong size (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged centre belt faulty (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leaks
oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)
NSR shock absorber bump stop has dropped
Oil leak ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)
NSR shock absorber bump stop has dropped
Oil leak ()
Rear passenger seats not in upright position, seatbelts not tested
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and offside (1.8.A.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both headlamp aims slightly hazey
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)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
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)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HV54 FYL is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 HV54 FYL, 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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HV54 FYL is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 3 September 2004.
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