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BV54 EOZ

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

113,825 mi
Last recorded113,825 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 EOZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 113,825 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 113,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 107,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 103,745 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 103,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 102,117 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 102,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 100,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 100,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 99,964 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 99,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2019 99,413 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 99,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 98,855 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on outer wall

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner arms have slight play ()

Fail 2 Nov 2018 98,852 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both rear tyres perishing on outer wall

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner arms have slight play ()

Pass 12 Oct 2017 97,628 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine area ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 97,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine area ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brake pad warning light indicates a fault

Pass 25 Sep 2016 97,236 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 91,304 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 86,932 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 86,931 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 78,615 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 78,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 72,960 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 68,851 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 68,848 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 66,743 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 62,127 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 59,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 56,521 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 53,224 miles

BONNET CATCHES STIFF

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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BV54 EOZ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 BV54 EOZ, 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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BV54 EOZ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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