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EF54 VZW

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,280 mi
Last recorded136,280 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 VZW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 136,280 miles

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

Offside Front Outer cv slightly deteriorated but prevents the ingress of dirt

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 136,280 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer cv slightly deteriorated but prevents the ingress of dirt

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 129,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 122,791 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 117,516 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 112,254 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 103,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2016 97,836 miles

Advise both front brake caliper dust seals deteriorated.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 92,148 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 84,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Sep 2013 78,850 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front brake sticking on

Fail 12 Sep 2013 78,850 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front brake sticking on

Pass 30 Aug 2012 73,326 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 65,907 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 65,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 55,068 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 47,058 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 39,138 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 VZW is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 VZW, 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 VZW registered?

EF54 VZW is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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