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FY54 EEU

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

108,256 mi
Last recorded108,256 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 EEU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 108,256 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides/bushes worn/slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower undertrays fitted

Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides/lenses fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front both sides/suspension struts/corroding

Front brake fluid getting dark

Offside Rear fuel cap seal/perishing

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

Rear both sides/dampers/corroding

Rear subframe corroding

Pass 14 Jul 2025 106,646 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 103,277 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 99,070 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 94,354 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 90,050 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 85,394 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 82,222 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 78,684 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 74,547 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 74,547 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 69,876 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 65,304 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 60,134 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 56,067 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 502,711 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 44,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 40,931 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 34,460 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 26,824 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 18,215 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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FY54 EEU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FY54 EEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY54 EEU registered?

FY54 EEU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is FY54 EEU safe to buy?

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