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GJ54 XEF

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

126,847 mi
Last recorded126,847 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 XEF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 126,847 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 126,847 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 121,821 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward-most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 111,927 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s front tyres are heavily cracked, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth just on legal limit of 1.6 mm and is heavily cracked, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 111,922 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s front tyres are heavily cracked, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth just on legal limit of 1.6 mm and is heavily cracked, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 104,173 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 104,171 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 95,508 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 91,687 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 89,930 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 86,258 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 86,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 79,484 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 72,569 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 72,144 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 68,084 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 62,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2014 54,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 47,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 38,816 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 35,405 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 31,950 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 21,913 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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GJ54 XEF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 GJ54 XEF, 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 GJ54 XEF registered?

GJ54 XEF is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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