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EO54 LHZ

2004 BMW X3

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,162 mi
Last recorded131,162 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 LHZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 131,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 126,722 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working some working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 126,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working some working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 124,217 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 124,217 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 121,790 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 25 Oct 2016 121,789 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2015 119,366 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 113,510 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 106,082 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 106,082 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

eml on dash

Pass 4 Dec 2012 98,270 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 98,270 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 90,500 miles

offside mirror damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2011 90,500 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside mirror damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2010 82,511 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 74,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2009 74,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 63,854 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 63,853 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front 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 Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LHZ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LHZ, 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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EO54 LHZ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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