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J44 AFM

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,405 mi
Last recorded180,405 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 AFM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 180,405 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 180,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 166,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 153,597 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension nd all brake components

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 142,157 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 133,971 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended...235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 126,103 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 118,867 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 111,106 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 99,365 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 88,147 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 84,408 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tailgate damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2015 76,471 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 71,022 miles

alternator belt cracked

Fail 10 Oct 2014 71,022 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

alternator belt cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2013 67,041 miles

slight cracking to all tyres

Pass 21 Nov 2012 62,178 miles

Front brake discs worn below manufacturer's recommended thickness.

Rear brake discs worn below manufacturer's recommended thickness.

Pass 12 Nov 2011 59,740 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 56,138 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 46,056 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 46,056 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 36,459 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 36,458 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,498 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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J44 AFM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 J44 AFM, 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 J44 AFM registered?

J44 AFM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 18 September 2004.

Is J44 AFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J44 AFM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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