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EF54 GJU

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,053 mi
Last recorded135,053 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 135,053 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 133,743 miles

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

Front Registration plate damaged

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 133,743 miles

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

Front Registration plate damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 130,869 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 130,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 124,810 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 114,548 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 106,052 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 100,073 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 91,755 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 86,561 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 81,013 miles

tracking out

Pass 14 Apr 2010 74,606 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 64,721 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 64,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 53,217 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 49,636 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 43,247 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 GJU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJU, 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 GJU registered?

EF54 GJU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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