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EO54 FWT

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

184,272 mi
Last recorded184,272 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 184,272 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 184,272 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 22 May 2019 183,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lamp on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 175,778 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

heat shield insecure

offside rear tyre cracking up

Fail 22 May 2018 175,778 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

heat shield insecure

offside rear tyre cracking up

Pass 10 May 2017 169,292 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil leaks

Pass 11 May 2016 162,302 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 155,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 149,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Fail 15 May 2014 149,817 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

engine warning light staying on

Pass 4 Jun 2013 145,560 miles

child seat fitted to nearside and offside rear seat

engine oil leak

engine oil on minimum

slight leak from front shock absorvers

Pass 4 May 2012 140,591 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 137,708 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 137,701 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 130,359 miles

Advise centre brake light has segments not working, replacement adviced

Advise ns handbrake reading a lot lower than os, attention required

Advise plastic sill covers & rear undercover present at time of test

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

Pass 28 May 2009 94,076 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Fail 15 May 2009 94,076 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 62,301 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 61,720 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2008 60,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 56,839 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 48,638 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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EO54 FWT 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 63.6%.

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 FWT, 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 FWT registered?

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

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