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2004 BMW X3
General Information
- Registration FA54SSJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X3
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 16 Mar 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 94,431 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive oil under engine/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 91,061 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
2 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 87,626 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from sump plug. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- General surface corrosion through out underside of vehicle.
4 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 84,849 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2023 5 Jun 202617 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 82,408 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
17 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 82,408 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
13 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 78,813 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
13 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 78,813 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
11 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 71,586 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
11 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 71,586 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
8 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,091 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall to tread area
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in centre of tread area (4.1.E.1)
8 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 66,091 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall to tread area
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in centre of tread area (4.1.E.1)
7 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,861 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2018 5 Jun 202610 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,506 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre was low on air - nearly flat,
- Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
3 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,451 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
12 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,439 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
12 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 47,439 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
16 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,395 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,267 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2012 5 Jun 20261 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,879 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2011Reason(s) for failure
- Nail in nearside rear tyre Dangerous
14 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 26,473 MI
5 Jun 202614 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,473 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2010 5 Jun 202616 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,508 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2009 5 Jun 202611 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 14,180 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2008 5 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
FA54SSJ was registered on 2004-09-01
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