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WG04 TCX

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,800 mi
Last recorded128,800 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 TCX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 128,800 miles

both rear tyres 2mm tread

o/s/f/ tyre 2mm tread

Fail 4 Sep 2018 128,800 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres 2mm tread

o/s/f/ tyre 2mm tread

Pass 18 Sep 2017 118,862 miles

Brake wear indicator illuminated but all pads ok

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and Offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 118,862 miles

Brake wear indicator illuminated but all pads ok

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and Offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 110,905 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 10,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 16 May 2014 94,572 miles

Cut to near side front tyre outer sidewall

Engine light on

Slight blow from rear exhaust

Fail 15 May 2014 94,572 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Cut to near side front tyre outer sidewall

Engine light on

Slight blow from rear exhaust

Pass 28 Mar 2013 82,687 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 76,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2012 76,300 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2011 76,231 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 69,159 miles

near and offside front tyres worn on inside edges

near and offside rear tyres worn on inside edges

offside rear tyre has small cut in treads to cords

Pass 12 Jun 2009 59,410 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 50,938 miles

both rear tyres on 2.5mm

rear brake pads worn close to sensor

Fail 12 Jun 2008 50,937 miles

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

both rear tyres on 2.5mm

front brake discs worn thin

front brake pads worn close to sensor

rear brake pads worn close to sensor

Pass 16 Jun 2007 39,831 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 39,831 miles

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

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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WG04 TCX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG04 TCX, 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 WG04 TCX registered?

WG04 TCX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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