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EA54 BBX

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

122,907 mi
Last recorded122,907 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 BBX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 122,907 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 122,906 miles

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 117,946 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 117,945 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

heat shield lose

Pass 25 Jan 2023 113,247 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 107,709 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bushes soft , play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 101,354 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 101,353 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 95,063 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 95,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jan 2019 84,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 84,975 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 73,742 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 73,740 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Slow , low , run out (3.7.B.6b)

front brake binding Both sides (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 59,404 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 59,402 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Ns slow (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 45,185 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 45,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 44,075 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 41,313 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 41,313 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 36,913 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 36,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 33,330 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 23 Dec 2010 29,150 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 29,077 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 23,549 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 18,490 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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EA54 BBX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 EA54 BBX, 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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EA54 BBX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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