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EF54 FBU

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

168,770 mi
Last recorded168,770 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 FBU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 168,770 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 162,842 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 158,211 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 158,211 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 153,488 miles

all tyres low

Pass 23 May 2014 144,591 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 135,117 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 126,157 miles

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

all four tyres worn low and close to legal limit

Pass 27 May 2011 112,141 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 95,626 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 Jan 2009 71,957 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 50,900 miles

Offside Front 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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EF54 FBU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 EF54 FBU, 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 EF54 FBU registered?

EF54 FBU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is EF54 FBU safe to buy?

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