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EJ54 FLE

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

170,831 mi
Last recorded170,831 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 FLE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 170,831 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak transfer unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension mount bushes / bump stops deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 165,664 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 157,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres started to wear on edges

Offside rear C/V joint weaping

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 149,904 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 142,504 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 135,146 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Road Spring Rubber Collar Damaged (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 128,307 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 122,523 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 116,012 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 109,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 109,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 100,306 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 84,768 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 73,060 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 63,299 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 39,843 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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EJ54 FLE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EJ54 FLE, 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 EJ54 FLE registered?

EJ54 FLE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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