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BN54 EBO

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,182 mi
Last recorded124,182 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 EBO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 124,182 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 124,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 122,739 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine bay. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 122,738 miles

Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Front offside stability control arm ball joint has excessive free play. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Outer offside Cv boot damaged/cut, does not prevent dirt from getting into cv. Strongly advise to replace. (6.1.7 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine bay. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 120,252 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 118,295 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 112,381 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 111,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 97,682 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Oct 2016 97,682 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 87,817 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 87,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower to the front marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 79,002 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2014 79,002 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 70,693 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Sep 2012 61,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 61,360 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

lip on front brake discs

Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,519 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,688 miles

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge and cracking on side and tread wall

offside rear tyre cracking on tread wall

Pass 28 Aug 2009 31,921 miles

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

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

both front tyres feathering on edges and cracking on side walls

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge and cracking on side wall

Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,419 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 18,500 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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BN54 EBO is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BN54 EBO, 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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BN54 EBO is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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