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A3 SOR

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,220 mi
Last recorded127,220 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 SOR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 127,220 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 127,220 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 123,692 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 123,691 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 120,785 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 120,785 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 114,473 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 108,525 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 104,996 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 99,217 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 91,671 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 86,153 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 86,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2016 79,437 miles

Centre Front gearbox oil leak

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 74,311 miles

nsf tyre on 3mm

osf tyre on 3mm

Pass 27 Mar 2014 69,427 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsr tyre split

Pass 6 Mar 2013 64,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 64,230 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 58,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracking on sidewalls

rear tyres wearing on extreme inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,380 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 51,380 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 40,496 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 30,753 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 20,772 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 11,683 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 8,825 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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A3 SOR is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A3 SOR, 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.

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What year was A3 SOR registered?

A3 SOR is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is A3 SOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 SOR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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