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EJ54 FNN

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

125,279 mi
Last recorded125,279 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 FNN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 125,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 119,747 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 119,732 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 115,494 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 105,560 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 105,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 93,417 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp lens starting to cloud over. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 81,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 70,020 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 65,639 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 61,815 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 58,404 miles

Front Wipers smearing and starting to split

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Reluctor ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 58,404 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Wipers smearing and starting to split

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Reluctor ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 55,300 miles

engine cover fitted

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2014 52,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre deflated

Pass 7 Nov 2013 49,487 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 45,459 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 41,320 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bars

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2010 36,302 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear

Pass 12 Nov 2009 31,040 miles

rear tyres 3.5mm o/s/f tyre 4mm pirrelli 235/50R18

Fail 12 Nov 2009 31,040 miles

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

front and rear brakes appear to be on limits

rear tyres 3.5mm o/s/f tyre 4mm pirrelli 235/50R18

Pass 6 Nov 2008 26,013 miles

Small chip in n/s of screen

Pass 8 Nov 2007 22,914 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 FNN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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