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HC04 AFA

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,211 mi
Last recorded159,211 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 AFA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 159,211 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 159,211 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 150,235 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 150,235 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 140,246 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 130,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight oil leak from rear of engine.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2013 128,650 miles

Offside Outer Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 116,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear washer and wiper not working

Fail 25 Jun 2012 116,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear washer and wiper not working

Pass 4 Jul 2011 101,723 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 101,723 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2010 85,053 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 70,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 56,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 38,988 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 38,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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HC04 AFA is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HC04 AFA, 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 HC04 AFA registered?

HC04 AFA is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is HC04 AFA safe to buy?

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