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T222 BEA

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

122,943 mi
Last recorded122,943 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT222 BEA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 122,943 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 119,897 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 119,897 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2021 115,259 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 112,963 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 104,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 97,419 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 97,418 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 96,155 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 89,034 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 73,444 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 73,434 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer and inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 62,307 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

washer bottle is leaking

Fail 8 Jan 2015 62,307 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 53,492 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2014 53,490 miles

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

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

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

Nearside door mirror broken.

Nearside front tyre outer wall cut

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 48,344 miles

Engine management light on

front brake pads getting low

Fail 30 Jan 2013 48,344 miles

Engine management light on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Dec 2011 39,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 39,623 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to o/s rear alloy

engine management light on

Pass 24 Nov 2010 33,514 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 29,252 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 23,277 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 17,933 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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T222 BEA 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 70.8%.

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 T222 BEA, 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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T222 BEA is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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