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X3 GWX

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

104,460 mi
Last recorded104,460 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 GWX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 104,460 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2026 104,460 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2025 101,107 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

Suspension components corroded

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 97,760 miles

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust heat-shields loose

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump-stop deteriorating

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Under-trays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2024 97,752 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust heat-shields loose

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump-stop deteriorating

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Under-trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2023 93,840 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2023 93,840 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2022 90,360 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

heavy oil leak from under car, advise further investigation

Fail 18 Jan 2022 90,360 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

heavy oil leak from under car, advise further investigation

Pass 19 Jan 2021 87,591 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin heavy brake bind, advise investigation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2020 84,718 miles

heavy oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Jan 2019 79,280 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

heavy oil leak from under engine area

Fail 15 Jan 2019 79,271 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

heavy oil leak from under engine area

Pass 17 Jan 2018 74,142 miles

Front headlamps have slight frosting

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak underside of engine ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 68,643 miles

Engine cover fitted

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2017 68,634 miles

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

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

Engine cover fitted

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 64,507 miles

Both rear tyres are worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edges.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 62,070 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 57,767 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 53,768 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 50,911 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 50,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 46,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 46,334 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 33,960 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 25,250 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 22,768 miles

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

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

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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X3 GWX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 X3 GWX, 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 X3 GWX registered?

X3 GWX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is X3 GWX safe to buy?

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