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AP04 BWL

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,773 mi
Last recorded91,773 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 BWL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 91,773 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 87,537 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 87,537 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 81,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

backplate/srapping noise fron offside front brake/roadwheel

front number plate cracked

Fail 8 Apr 2015 81,761 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

backplate/srapping noise fron offside front brake/roadwheel

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2014 76,944 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 71,967 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 67,845 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 67,845 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 63,273 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 63,273 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2010 57,700 miles

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

all tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 24 Apr 2009 47,205 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 38,339 miles

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

nail in n/s front tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2007 28,711 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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AP04 BWL is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP04 BWL, 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 AP04 BWL registered?

AP04 BWL is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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