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EF54 FGZ

2004 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

178,937 mi
Last recorded178,937 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 FGZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2026 178,937 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension locking device ineffective front arm to ball joint has not enough threads into nut (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension locking device ineffective front arm to ball joint has not enough threads into nut (5.3.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone 'A' but inswept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 170,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 164,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 164,741 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 154,123 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))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 154,120 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 147,973 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2020 142,674 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 1 May 2019 137,749 miles

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

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))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 129,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 118,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 15 Apr 2016 113,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

both rear shock absorbers weak but not leaking

Fail 15 Apr 2016 113,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

both rear shock absorbers weak but not leaking

Pass 9 Jan 2015 99,962 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 86,944 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 78,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 78,967 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 66,374 miles

engine smokes slightly when accelerated.

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 52,104 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 39,194 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 30,408 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,990 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 18,962 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 FGZ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FGZ, 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 EF54 FGZ registered?

EF54 FGZ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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