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EK54 AGU

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,983 mi
Last recorded160,983 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 AGU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 160,983 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 158,907 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 157,205 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 156,153 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 153,659 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 150,870 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 145,981 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 142,714 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 142,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 138,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 134,881 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 127,802 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 118,139 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 118,139 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 114,173 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 110,651 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 94,006 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

air bag lmap illuminated

unable to assess rear suspension trailing arm bushes(covers fitted)

unable to view front to rear brake pipes at rear, (cover fitted)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 93,901 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Major engine oil leak evident

air bag lmap illuminated

unable to assess rear suspension trailing arm bushes(covers fitted)

unable to view front to rear brake pipes at rear, (cover fitted)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 71,736 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Dec 2009 71,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Dec 2008 60,866 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 60,866 miles

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

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

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

stone chip middle of screen

Pass 10 Dec 2007 46,946 miles

N/S/F/ TYRE WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES CRACKING /DEEP CUTS IN THE TREAD CLOSE TO WEAR BARS

N/S/R TYRE IS ON WEAR BARS

O/S/F/ TYRE IS WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES /ON WEAR BARS

Fail 8 Dec 2007 46,946 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

N/S/F/ TYRE WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES CRACKING /DEEP CUTS IN THE TREAD CLOSE TO WEAR BARS

N/S/R TYRE IS ON WEAR BARS

O/S/F/ TYRE IS WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES /ON WEAR BARS

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 AGU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AGU, 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 AGU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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