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SJ54 FCN

2004 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,655 mi
Last recorded224,655 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 FCN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 224,655 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2018 221,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 186,242 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 158,899 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 158,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 136,345 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 136,345 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 136,311 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 136,311 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 127,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

poor headlamp image

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 6 Dec 2012 127,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

poor headlamp image

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 5 Dec 2011 107,374 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn and corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2011 107,374 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn and corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2010 87,640 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2009 68,327 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 47,951 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 47,951 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 29,659 miles

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)

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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SJ54 FCN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ54 FCN, 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 SJ54 FCN registered?

SJ54 FCN is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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