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EK54 AEP

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,829 mi
Last recorded139,829 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 AEP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 139,829 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 139,283 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

o/s front brake disc cover loose

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2024 139,124 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

o/s front brake disc cover loose

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2023 129,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 129,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 121,786 miles

Central brake light some leds out but still functioning

Nearside Front top mount bush worn

Nearside Rear tyre tread inner edge worn thin

Offside Front top mount bush worn

Offside Rear tyre tread inner edge worn thin

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 121,786 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edge worn thin (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central brake light some leds out but still functioning

Nearside Front top mount bush worn

Nearside Rear tyre tread inner edge worn thin

Offside Front top mount bush worn

Offside Rear tyre tread inner edge worn thin

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 113,185 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 104,038 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 99,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 93,943 miles

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)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 93,943 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 85,247 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 79,632 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r, not allowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2015 79,632 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted to n/s/r, not allowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 74,711 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 74,711 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 64,183 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 62,223 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 60,571 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 60,571 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,222 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 54,222 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 46,693 miles

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

front tyres 3 mm

Pass 25 Jul 2008 37,512 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 27,351 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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EK54 AEP is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EK54 AEP, 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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EK54 AEP is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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