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AE54 XEU

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,979 mi
Last recorded122,979 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XEU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 122,979 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 122,927 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 118,948 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 114,276 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 109,419 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 104,477 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 104,458 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 99,147 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 99,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2016 87,890 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 80,957 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 77,276 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 77,275 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 74,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Feb 2013 74,653 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2012 71,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2011 66,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 59,515 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 49,401 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 32,080 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 32,041 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AE54 XEU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AE54 XEU, 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 AE54 XEU registered?

AE54 XEU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is AE54 XEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 XEU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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