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FA54TGK
2004 BMW X3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
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- Registration FA54TGK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X3
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
18
Passes
5
Failures
78.26%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
3 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 116,259 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 112,407 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr 4mm osr 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 109,363 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
21 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 109,358 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
16 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 109,347 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly not working (7.12 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
6 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,922 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2023 5 Jun 202614 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,916 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 95,916 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,420 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2021 5 Jun 202611 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,257 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2020 5 Jun 202621 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,387 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
21 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,566 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake discs corroded and scored
5 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,463 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2017 5 Jun 20268 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,243 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres slightley perished
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded both rear (2.4.G.4a)
- Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side front (2.4.G.2)
- underbody coves fitted
- engine covers fitted
- can't check sills fully kit fitted
23 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,243 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
23 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 71,243 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
24 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,731 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
17 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,336 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2013 5 Jun 20267 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,882 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2012 5 Jun 20262 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,593 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2011 5 Jun 202628 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 61,054 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2010 5 Jun 20265 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 60,187 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 47,967 MI
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FA54TGK was registered on 2004-09-01
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