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EF54 OHU

2004 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

178,844 mi
Last recorded178,844 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 178,844 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers under trays and wheel arch liners

Fail 8 Jul 2024 178,844 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers under trays and wheel arch liners

Pass 24 Jun 2023 172,008 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 172,008 miles

bulb fault light on

plastic sill covers and under tray fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2023 172,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken in two places (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

bulb fault light on

center dash hanging out

plastic sill covers and under tray fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2022 168,372 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 157,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

crankshaft vibration damper deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2021 157,088 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

crankshaft vibration damper deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2020 148,655 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 137,500 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 137,498 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 126,923 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 126,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 117,018 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 104,415 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 93,336 miles

Damp around fuel filter area possible leak?

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 79,004 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 69,711 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Jul 2013 69,710 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slight worn at outer edge

Pass 13 Aug 2012 61,621 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 53,066 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 53,066 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 51,673 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 44,488 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 37,276 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 30,298 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 OHU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OHU, 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 OHU registered?

EF54 OHU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is EF54 OHU safe to buy?

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