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EJ54 FND

2004 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

167,259 mi
Last recorded167,259 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 FND
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 167,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Undertray fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 8 Apr 2022 167,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Undertray fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 30 Mar 2020 160,719 miles

Nearside Front wiper arm worn hitting bonnet

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 160,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake dust cover back plate insecure

Nearside Front wiper arm worn hitting bonnet

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 156,598 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 156,598 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side parking brake has low effort on both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Position lamp not working n/s/f (4.2.1 (a))

n/s/f wiper arm is catching on bonnet

Pass 17 Mar 2018 151,466 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 145,217 miles

n/s/f brake disc back plate loose

Pass 25 Mar 2016 142,216 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 136,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 31 Mar 2014 130,929 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 123,660 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 113,853 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 112,160 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 112,055 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

noise from engine / gearbox area

offside head lamp bulb fitted incorrectly

Pass 9 Dec 2010 99,502 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 99,502 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 99,502 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 87,016 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 72,942 miles

front discs showing wear

n/s/r light unit damaged

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 22 Dec 2007 64,819 miles

n/s/r light unit damaged

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 FND is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FND, 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 FND registered?

EJ54 FND is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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