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CW04 AWX

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,551 mi
Last recorded137,551 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 AWX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 137,551 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

fuel cap seal slightly perished, but sealing correctly

odometer display slightly deteriorated but mileage can still be read

Fail 24 Dec 2025 137,551 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch, above central mounting bolt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

fuel cap seal slightly perished, but sealing correctly

odometer display slightly deteriorated but mileage can still be read

Pass 18 Nov 2022 119,487 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 112,136 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 112,126 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 112,093 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Marked in yellow. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Leaks from several places on engine? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Heat shield loose above central exhaust system.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Oct 2020 103,398 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 103,392 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Unable to spin wheel to check wheel bearing play

Pass 16 Oct 2019 93,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Central band (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 93,986 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Central band (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Central band (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 80,254 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL BRAKE PADS FRONT AND REAR LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 65,057 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 61,692 miles

cracks around n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 17 Jul 2015 59,510 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside/offside front and nearside rear tyre tread perishing/cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2014 58,012 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 56,557 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2012 54,859 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 52,060 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 50,366 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 47,590 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 43,208 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 29,887 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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CW04 AWX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CW04 AWX, 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 CW04 AWX registered?

CW04 AWX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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