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CA54 EFO

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

143,611 mi
Last recorded143,611 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 EFO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 143,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 140,110 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive @ diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 140,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive @ diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 136,603 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 135,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2 ()

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2022 135,130 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Remains on indicator (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2 ()

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 128,976 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 122,525 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 117,625 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 111,663 miles

all four tyres between 3mm and 4mm

Pass 2 Jun 2017 105,959 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 99,560 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 92,991 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 87,197 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 81,113 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 75,393 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 75,392 miles

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

dents and scratchers on bodywork

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear tyres wearing on edges

stone chips in screen

Pass 22 Dec 2011 69,108 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 69,108 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 55,285 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 45,720 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 33,776 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 33,776 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 22,776 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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CA54 EFO is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA54 EFO, 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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What year was CA54 EFO registered?

CA54 EFO is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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