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AF04 HLV

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,869 mi
Last recorded140,869 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 HLV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 140,869 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 136,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 6 Jul 2023 136,026 miles

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rearmost u/j (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 6 Jul 2022 129,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine,gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 121,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside reverse light not working

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 121,755 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside reverse light not working

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 114,568 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 107,276 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 98,925 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 5 Jul 2018 98,925 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Jun 2017 92,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 92,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 84,003 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 76,331 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 70,337 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 64,908 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 57,703 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,071 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 41,731 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 41,731 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,481 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 34,724 miles

slightly long travel on handbrake

Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,319 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 22,601 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 HLV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HLV, 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 HLV registered?

AF04 HLV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 May 2004.

Is AF04 HLV safe to buy?

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