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EO54 FLX

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

154,593 mi
Last recorded154,593 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 FLX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 154,593 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 154,593 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 148,893 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 148,893 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 133,610 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 123,145 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 110,304 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 110,304 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 110,114 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 104,016 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 97,241 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 97,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 86,876 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 82,039 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 75,669 miles

ns door mirror broken

rear no plate cracked

Fail 2 Jul 2012 75,669 miles

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

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

ns door mirror broken

rear no plate cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2011 68,733 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 68,733 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2011 68,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2009 49,677 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 16 Dec 2009 49,675 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Dec 2008 37,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2007 27,936 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 27,936 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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EO54 FLX 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 58.3%.

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 EO54 FLX, 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 EO54 FLX registered?

EO54 FLX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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