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EN54 HKZ

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

137,737 mi
Last recorded137,737 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 HKZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 137,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 135,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 135,066 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 131,936 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 131,936 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 129,280 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 129,278 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 127,078 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 127,078 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 122,488 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 120,029 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 115,620 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 112,624 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 107,185 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 103,231 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 97,812 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 92,933 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 87,679 miles

coolant staining on under tray

front tyres starting to crack inbetween treads ( 235/50/18 V)

rear tyres worn on inner edges and getting low

Fail 11 Jan 2013 87,639 miles

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

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

coolant staining on under tray

front tyres starting to crack inbetween treads ( 235/50/18 V)

rear tyres worn on inner edges and getting low

Pass 11 Jan 2012 80,059 miles

brake discs slightly worn but not to excess

Pass 19 Jan 2011 70,722 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 61,270 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 61,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and worn to the wear markers but not to excess

off side front tyre wearing low but not to excess

Pass 21 Jan 2009 47,777 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 35,983 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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EN54 HKZ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EN54 HKZ, 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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EN54 HKZ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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