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2976 AP

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,151 mi
Last recorded73,151 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2976 AP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 73,151 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 61,659 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 52,253 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 43,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 38,260 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 38,260 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 38,013 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 38,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction 02 sensor bank1 before cat (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 37,731 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 37,391 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 36,552 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 35,920 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 35,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 34,941 miles

Both front tyres low tread on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2014 33,708 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 32,789 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 32,789 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 31,132 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 31,132 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 28,564 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 27,458 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,882 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 25,882 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,621 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,295 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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2976 AP is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 2976 AP, 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 2976 AP registered?

2976 AP is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is 2976 AP safe to buy?

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