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EF54 FGU

2004 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

154,959 mi
Last recorded154,959 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 FGU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 154,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 154,957 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 147,303 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front (Damage to wing)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (Stone chips and scratch on glass) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 147,302 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front (Damage to wing)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (Stone chips and scratch on glass) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 135,591 miles

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

Offside Front DAMAGE TO WING

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 135,552 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front DAMAGE TO WING

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 129,044 miles

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

Offside Front DAMAGE TO WING

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 125,710 miles

DAMAGE TO O/S/F WING & DOOR

Pass 19 Sep 2019 121,208 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 121,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 117,167 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 111,357 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 chips (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 111,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 103,678 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 98,081 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriating

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

rear diff mounting slightly worn

Fail 3 Jul 2015 98,081 miles

rear diff mounting slightly worn

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriating

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

Pass 21 Jun 2014 86,053 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

offside front tyre slight deteriation nearside rear tyre slight deteriation

rear axle mount slight deteriation

Pass 27 Jun 2013 73,404 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 66,094 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 59,615 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 50,073 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 42,861 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 35,689 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 35,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 31,520 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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EF54 FGU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EF54 FGU, 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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EF54 FGU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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