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AP04 VKS

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,844 mi
Last recorded124,844 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 VKS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 124,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 119,867 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

can not see bottom of rear coil springs

Fail 15 Mar 2016 119,866 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Statutory seat belt missing centre clasp missing (5.1.1)

registration plate deteriorated front and rear (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

can not see bottom of rear coil springs

Pass 6 Mar 2015 104,526 miles

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 104,526 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 10 Mar 2014 96,247 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 91,256 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 86,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre worn very low (255/45/18)

various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Mar 2011 80,982 miles

Brake master-cylinder level slightly down.

Dummy wheel & tyre fitted as spare.

O/S/R tyre worn close to ware bands ( Front-235/50x18 Rear-255/45x18).

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 74,037 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 63,907 miles

Tyre sizes- Front-235/50x18 Rear-255/45x18

Various small chips in windscreen.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 49,420 miles

Front brake pads approx. 65% worn.

N/S/R brake pads approx 50% worn & O/S/R approx. 65% worn.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 33,482 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 VKS is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VKS, 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 VKS is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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