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A1 BKP

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,551 mi
Last recorded87,551 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 BKP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 87,551 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 87,154 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 85,865 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 84,270 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 83,004 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 81,564 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 80,508 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 78,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn 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 ()

Pass 20 Mar 2018 76,055 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 75,233 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 73,463 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s rear shock cover loose

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 72,015 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear shock cover loose

o/s rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2013 64,193 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2012 52,556 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 51,154 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 51,154 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 45,233 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 45,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 39,666 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 2 Jan 2009 31,950 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 25,389 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 25,361 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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A1 BKP is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A1 BKP, 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 A1 BKP registered?

A1 BKP is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 October 2004.

Is A1 BKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 BKP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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