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EJ04 LOD

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,896 mi
Last recorded134,896 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 LOD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 134,896 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 128,797 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 128,746 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 121,600 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 115,582 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 115,576 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 110,627 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 103,583 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 103,583 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 97,781 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 88,362 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 67,264 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 73,592 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 67,264 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 62,497 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 52,386 miles

Nearside front tyre damaged in several places along the outer sidewall.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 37,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

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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EJ04 LOD is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EJ04 LOD, 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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EJ04 LOD is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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