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AP04 GVZ

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,262 mi
Last recorded111,262 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 GVZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 111,262 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 111,261 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 100,876 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 100,875 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside drop links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high bulb inserted incorrectly (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2015 92,058 miles

Front anti-roll bar link rod boots perished

Front tyres aged, perished and worn

Nearside fropnt brake binding slightly

Offside rear brake disc rusted

Offside rear tyre perished, aged and worn

Fail 18 Jun 2015 92,058 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front anti-roll bar link rod boots perished

Front tyres aged, perished and worn

Nearside fropnt brake binding slightly

Offside rear brake disc rusted

Offside rear tyre perished, aged and worn

Pass 17 Jun 2014 85,062 miles

Front tyres aged and perished

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Rear tyres aged, perished and worn low on the inner tread shoulders

Fail 17 Jun 2014 85,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front tyres aged and perished

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Rear tyres aged, perished and worn low on the inner tread shoulders

Pass 24 Jun 2013 78,182 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 67,869 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 58,516 miles

n/s/f brake pads wearing low

slight damage n/s/f wing front bumper sill cover and rear arch cover

Pass 21 Jun 2010 48,588 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 39,430 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 31,099 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 25,645 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 GVZ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc 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 GVZ, 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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AP04 GVZ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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