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B4 AFF

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

151,655 mi
Last recorded151,655 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 AFF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 151,655 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 146,949 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 146,946 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 141,287 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 133,350 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 126,451 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 121,400 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 113,938 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 105,621 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 95,316 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 83,287 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 72,468 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 58,887 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 45,192 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 35,916 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 33,422 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 26,312 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,216 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 17,352 miles

cut in nearside front tyre

Fail 14 Aug 2008 17,351 miles

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

cut in nearside front tyre

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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B4 AFF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B4 AFF, 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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What year was B4 AFF registered?

B4 AFF is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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