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WG04 TWD

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,900 mi
Last recorded159,900 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 TWD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 159,900 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 157,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 150,505 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 144,362 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 134,928 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 134,928 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 125,009 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 123,153 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 117,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front nail in tread

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 112,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 112,601 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 105,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Aug 2013 105,064 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2012 94,992 miles

4x4 warning lamp on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 88,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

condition of rear brake discs (slightly worn and corroded).

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

underside of vehicle not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 8 Jun 2011 88,955 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

condition of rear brake discs (slightly worn and corroded).

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

underside of vehicle not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 28 May 2010 79,791 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 67,374 miles

rear pads low on limit

Pass 30 May 2008 49,235 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edge

engine undertray fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2007 42,302 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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WG04 TWD is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TWD, 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 TWD registered?

WG04 TWD is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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