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EJ54 XHF

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,275 mi
Last recorded125,275 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 XHF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 125,275 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 125,274 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 120,337 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 120,337 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 114,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 107,248 miles

Central Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jun 2019 98,346 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear inner light lens cracked

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 98,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear inner light lens cracked

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 94,817 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre slight damage to outer side wall

Pass 7 Jun 2017 92,314 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 4 Jun 2016 87,207 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 87,207 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 81,732 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 79,773 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 70,851 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 70,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside and offside front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 25 May 2012 62,830 miles

brake discs rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2011 55,387 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 54,138 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 54,117 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 47,762 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 40,687 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 40,687 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 32,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XHF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 XHF, 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 XHF registered?

EJ54 XHF is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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