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EF04 LAE

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

161,041 mi
Last recorded161,041 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 LAE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 161,041 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 153,829 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front and Offside front lower front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 144,543 miles

High level brake lamp partially inoperative

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Undertrays restricting view of multiple components

Pass 6 Aug 2020 132,600 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 132,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 122,867 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 122,863 miles

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

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

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

management light on

Pass 24 Jul 2018 115,562 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 115,562 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 105,731 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 96,211 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 84,751 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 79,392 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 74,025 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 65,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 57,330 miles

nearside front tyre wall is slightly damaged and worn heavily on inside

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2010 49,325 miles

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Jul 2009 39,774 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 39,774 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 30,391 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 20,882 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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EF04 LAE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EF04 LAE, 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 EF04 LAE registered?

EF04 LAE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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