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EG54 ZXE

2004 BMW X3

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,949 mi
Last recorded84,949 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG54 ZXE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 84,949 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 84,946 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse light not working

Pass 13 Mar 2025 69,033 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 60,925 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front wipers smeary

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread and outer side wall, tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 14 Feb 2020 60,050 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 60,050 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 58,386 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 56,210 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 53,268 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside rear

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2015 49,819 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 49,803 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre 3/4 mm

o/s/r tyre 3/4 mm

Pass 11 Dec 2014 45,906 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 43,233 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 39,861 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 39,860 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 37,973 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 34,669 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 32,127 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 24,084 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 18,992 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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EG54 ZXE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EG54 ZXE, 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 EG54 ZXE?

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What year was EG54 ZXE registered?

EG54 ZXE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is EG54 ZXE safe to buy?

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