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AF04 APY

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,922 mi
Last recorded136,922 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 APY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 136,922 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 136,072 miles

Nearside Rear footstep slightly damaged

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

Fail 15 Jun 2024 136,072 miles

Nearside Rear footstep slightly damaged

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 135,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly low performance on the nearside (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 129,811 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 129,811 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 126,146 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 126,146 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp needs stop and tail lamp not individual (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 123,552 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 123,533 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 118,190 miles

handbrake reading on mot limit at time of test

Pass 28 Jul 2016 114,818 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 110,544 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 105,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 94,736 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 77,746 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 67,930 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 60,019 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 52,988 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 52,988 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 42,090 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 31,993 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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AF04 APY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AF04 APY, 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 AF04 APY registered?

AF04 APY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 July 2004.

Is AF04 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 APY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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