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TW03 TCW

2004 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

221,875 mi
Last recorded221,875 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTW03 TCW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 221,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 209,153 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 209,130 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Rear arm bolt loose bush/subframe could be worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 199,084 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 199,084 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 188,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 169,998 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 169,993 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn REAR JOINT (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 153,913 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 144,847 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 122,108 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 103,359 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 103,353 miles

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

bad engine mis-fire

Pass 3 Jun 2014 98,097 miles

engine management light on

Pass 28 May 2013 89,100 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 78,697 miles

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2012 78,697 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2011 66,231 miles

nearside rear brake slightly dragging

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside rear tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2010 53,290 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 40,273 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 38,326 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 27,945 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 18,279 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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TW03 TCW is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 TW03 TCW, 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 TW03 TCW registered?

TW03 TCW is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is TW03 TCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for TW03 TCW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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