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A1 KHU

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

71,022 mi
Last recorded71,022 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 KHU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 71,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 60,204 miles

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 42,926 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 42,833 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 32,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 18,350 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 13,429 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 9,038 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 8,774 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 8,733 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 8,706 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 8,653 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 8,653 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 8,263 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 7,602 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 6,858 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 6,059 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 5,060 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 4,244 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 KHU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KHU, 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 KHU registered?

A1 KHU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 September 2004.

Is A1 KHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 KHU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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