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AP04 GXF

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

130,180 mi
Last recorded130,180 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 GXF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 130,180 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush front arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 122,699 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 122,699 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 116,020 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 109,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 100,919 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 90,947 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 81,884 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 78,877 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 72,781 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 72,781 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 65,090 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 60,496 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 60,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Aug 2011 53,194 miles

upper stop light has 3 diodes not working

Pass 6 Sep 2010 49,443 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 49,443 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 45,942 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 42,594 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 38,356 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 38,314 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 31,447 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 GXF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc 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 AP04 GXF, 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 GXF is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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