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EF54 RVL

2004 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

187,936 mi
Last recorded187,936 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 187,936 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

oil level low

Pass 22 Aug 2023 179,315 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 167,808 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 167,808 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 157,433 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 148,853 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 138,102 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 127,395 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 116,414 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 104,481 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 104,481 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 96,441 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 96,441 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 87,535 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 87,535 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 80,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2011 73,411 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 66,188 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 59,955 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 52,130 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 44,779 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 RVL is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RVL, 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 RVL registered?

EF54 RVL is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 11 December 2004.

Is EF54 RVL safe to buy?

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