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HY54 HFB

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

129,523 mi
Last recorded129,523 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 HFB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 129,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Brake/side light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Brake/side light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2022 123,507 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 123,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Covers and undertrays fitted

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 116,462 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs wearing thin. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Condensation in front lamp lenses.

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm inner bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 116,462 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs wearing thin. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Condensation in front lamp lenses.

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm inner bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 106,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Nov 2020 106,965 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Seat belt jammed in latch (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2019 98,851 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 98,321 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 97,999 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 97,756 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 90,435 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 90,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 85,566 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 79,336 miles

Nearside front tyre-outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Nearside front wheel distorted/damaged.

Fail 20 Mar 2014 79,214 miles

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

Nearside front tyre-outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Nearside front wheel distorted/damaged.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 73,295 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 67,541 miles

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

oil leak

rearbrake disc's slighly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 64,034 miles

chips in windscreen

drivers rear tyre worn to 3mm

drivers wiper starting to split

Pass 17 Mar 2010 57,736 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 14,600 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 49,298 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 49,298 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,524 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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HY54 HFB is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol 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 HY54 HFB, 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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HY54 HFB is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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