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EF54 NNC

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

160,533 mi
Last recorded160,533 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 NNC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 160,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads Worn Close To Wear Sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Cap Seal Slightly Perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm & Inner Edge Worn Bald - Recommend Replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Bald - Inner Edge - Recommend Replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm & Inner Edge Worn Bald - Recommend Replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 160,405 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Front Prop - Rear Joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads Worn Close To Wear Sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Cap Seal Slightly Perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm & Inner Edge Worn Bald - Recommend Replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Bald - Inner Edge - Recommend Replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm & Inner Edge Worn Bald - Recommend Replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 151,023 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 141,959 miles

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

Offside steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2023 135,001 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 128,175 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 128,165 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 121,352 miles

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 14 Feb 2020 116,295 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 14 Feb 2020 116,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Securing bolt snapped off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Mar 2019 108,015 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 101,786 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 94,373 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 84,575 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 76,282 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 76,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 70,650 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 63,122 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 63,122 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 55,541 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 55,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyres starting top crack up. Brake pads starting to get low

Pass 4 Mar 2011 47,734 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 39,764 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 29,692 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 23,047 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 NNC is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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