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EU54 VXM

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,790 mi
Last recorded161,790 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 VXM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 161,790 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 154,509 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 139,200 miles

Bulb not working light on dash

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil present underneath entire car. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 139,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Bulb not working light on dash

Central Rear seat belt buckle not present

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil present underneath entire car. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 123,174 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 123,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 100,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to legal limit 235/50/R18 101W XL Hifly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front front lower bushes worn and deteriorated causing slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 100,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to legal limit 235/50/R18 101W XL Hifly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front front lower bushes worn and deteriorated causing slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 91,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 91,443 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2016 83,490 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 83,489 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 78,323 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 78,323 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 70,307 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 62,538 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 55,784 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 45,545 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,195 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,811 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 14,994 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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EU54 VXM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EU54 VXM, 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 EU54 VXM registered?

EU54 VXM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 4 September 2004.

Is EU54 VXM safe to buy?

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