2004 BMW X3 3.0L Petrol · EY54 VZZ
2004 BMW X3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 119,150 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,150 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EY54 VZZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 119,150 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EY54 VZZ MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW X3 (EY54 VZZ) between August 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
EY54 VZZ Mileage History
- 31/08/202296,195 mi
- 07/03/2023100,944 mi+4,749 mi
- 02/03/2024105,192 mi+4,248 mi
- 19/02/2025113,077 mi+7,885 mi
- 25/02/2026119,150 mi+6,073 mi
Average of roughly 6,581 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Transfer Case Actuator GearModerate
A fibre-reinforced plastic nylon gear inside the xDrive transfer case (ATC400) actuator motor strips its teeth. The 4WD system cannot engage, triggering the "trifecta" of 4x4, ABS, and Brake dash warning lights.
- Rear Coil Springs SnappingModerate
The stiff barrel-shaped rear coil springs frequently fracture at the bottom pigtail taper due to road grit trapped in the lower control arm cups and harsh UK speed humps.
- Panoramic Roof FailureSerious
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