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EF04 RXP

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,373 mi
Last recorded126,373 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 RXP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 126,373 miles

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

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

hand brake requires att

high level stop lamp not working

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 7 Dec 2021 120,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

parking brake requires att

rear brakes worn

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2020 115,570 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear brake discs worn

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 4 Dec 2020 115,570 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Fuel cap seal perished

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil level on minimum

Rear brake discs worn

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2019 111,220 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive On legal limit!! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 4 Dec 2019 111,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive On legal limit!! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Dec 2018 102,168 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 93,617 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 88,327 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 82,943 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 82,938 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

noise from offside rear parking brake

Pass 17 Feb 2015 76,984 miles

Oil leak

all tyres inner walls cracking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 76,843 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

all tyres inner walls cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2014 67,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion on discs,appears to have been stood.

Pass 13 May 2013 64,900 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 58,643 miles

both o/s tyres worn inside edges

windscreen damaged due defective wiper blade

Fail 14 May 2012 58,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both o/s tyres worn inside edges

windscreen damaged due defective wiper blade

Pass 4 May 2011 50,642 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 50,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 46,884 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,400 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 35,027 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 27,065 miles

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

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 RXP is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EF04 RXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF04 RXP registered?

EF04 RXP is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2004.

Is EF04 RXP safe to buy?

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