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GM04 AFV

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,684 mi
Last recorded88,684 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 AFV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 88,684 miles

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 88,684 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 53,519 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 53,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 46,268 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 46,256 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 38,191 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 28,854 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 20,923 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 18,075 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 14,574 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 14,574 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 11,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 11,237 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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GM04 AFV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GM04 AFV, 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 GM04 AFV registered?

GM04 AFV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is GM04 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM04 AFV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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