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EK54 GCO

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,677 mi
Last recorded117,677 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 117,677 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 111,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 103,222 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 93,932 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 93,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 81,603 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides headlamp lens showing signs of deterioration (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has excessive outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage to windscreen in central swept area outside of Zone A and not larger than a 40mm diameter circle. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 74,896 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 74,896 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 69,077 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 69,077 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 60,352 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 53,113 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 48,284 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 48,284 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 40,792 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 35,227 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 32,656 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 28,520 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 21,310 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 16,362 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 16,353 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 13,959 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 GCO is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EK54 GCO, 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 GCO is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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