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T4 RWL

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,134 mi
Last recorded124,134 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 RWL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 124,134 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 124,012 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 124,004 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 122,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 119,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 116,113 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 112,599 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 107,930 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 107,930 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 102,689 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 99,202 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 99,202 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened reduced braking surface area (3.5.1i)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear inner edge bald 235/50R18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 94,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 86,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 73,017 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 65,987 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 65,985 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 57,571 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 57,571 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 48,520 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 35,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2007 23,870 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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T4 RWL 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 T4 RWL, 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 T4 RWL registered?

T4 RWL is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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