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EF54 ZHE

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

68,222 mi
Last recorded68,222 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 68,222 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 62,607 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 57,164 miles

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

Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 51,098 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 54,689 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 43,040 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 33,155 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 30,645 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 May 2018 30,645 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 May 2017 28,322 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 25,674 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 25,674 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 23,053 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 23,053 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 18,934 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 15,628 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 15,628 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 12,297 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 10,219 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 10,219 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 7,377 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 4,764 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 ZHE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZHE, 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

How do I check the history of EF54 ZHE?

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What year was EF54 ZHE registered?

EF54 ZHE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is EF54 ZHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF54 ZHE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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