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EO54 VJA

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,238 mi
Last recorded122,238 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 VJA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 122,238 miles

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2024 122,238 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 116,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 111,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 107,407 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 107,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 104,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge/split (just acceptable) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing/bald on inner edge (just acceptable) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 104,026 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge/split (just acceptable) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing/bald on inner edge (just acceptable) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 99,647 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 94,722 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 81,336 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 69,551 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 54,067 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 51,579 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,702 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 43,769 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 42,196 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 42,191 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 39,537 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 32,852 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 32,852 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 19,300 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 VJA is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 EO54 VJA, 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 VJA is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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