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AR04 AAV

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,687 mi
Last recorded79,687 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 AAV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 79,687 miles

front number plate is cracked

wiper blades

Fail 12 Feb 2018 79,686 miles

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

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

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

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

engine is wet of oil

front number plate is cracked

wiper blades

Pass 13 Feb 2017 73,624 miles

Nearside Front tyre has deep cuts in the sidewall

engine is damp of oil

rear brake pads are worn

Pass 3 Feb 2016 68,372 miles

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

engine is damp ov oil

front and rear brake pads are worn below half

o/s front tyre has a slight cut in the sidewall

Fail 3 Feb 2016 68,372 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

engine is damp ov oil

front and rear brake pads are worn below half

hand brake travel is high

o/s front tyre has a slight cut in the sidewall

Pass 11 Feb 2015 60,236 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 56,361 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 56,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 52,898 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 52,898 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 49,040 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 47,868 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2009 41,465 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 33,960 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,140 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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AR04 AAV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey 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 AR04 AAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR04 AAV registered?

AR04 AAV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is AR04 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 AAV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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