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A14 CVF

2004 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,606 mi
Last recorded81,606 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 CVF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 81,606 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 75,193 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 72,866 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 65,733 miles

chip to windscreen

fuel cap starting to perish

n/s/rear brake pipe starting to corrode

nail to o/s/rear tyre

slight noise and roughness to o/s/front wheel bearing

slight play to steering system

Pass 15 Mar 2022 61,158 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 56,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 53,154 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 44,689 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 37,502 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 30,675 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 24,471 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,880 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 20,778 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 20,198 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 18,988 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 16,078 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 15,185 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 14,031 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 12,198 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 10,884 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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A14 CVF is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 89,350 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A14 CVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A14 CVF registered?

A14 CVF is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 March 2004.

Is A14 CVF safe to buy?

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