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AP04 XHD

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,125 mi
Last recorded73,125 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 73,125 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear seatbelts unable to test

Fail 20 Jun 2025 73,125 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear seatbelts unable to test

Pass 20 Jun 2024 69,963 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 68,229 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 68,229 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 68,031 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 68,028 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all interior and exterior lights are flicking . electrical fault

Pass 27 Oct 2016 67,435 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven but not considered excessive

Fail 27 Oct 2016 67,435 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven but not considered excessive

Pass 21 Oct 2015 61,520 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 61,520 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 50,808 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 39,990 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,651 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 35,085 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 30,378 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 25,257 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 20,376 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 13,117 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 XHD is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XHD, 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 XHD is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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