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A88 CHU

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,405 mi
Last recorded95,405 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA88 CHU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 95,405 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 94,835 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2023 94,152 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 91,844 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2021 89,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Fail 24 Oct 2021 89,670 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 87,452 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 84,895 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 77,975 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 76,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs show sign of corrosion

Fail 30 Aug 2017 76,541 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

rear brake discs show sign of corrosion

Pass 19 May 2016 74,837 miles

Sign of wear inner front tyres

Pass 14 May 2015 72,230 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

signs of corrosion to all brake discs

wear to n/s/f o/s/f brake reaction bushes

Fail 13 May 2015 72,230 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

signs of corrosion to all brake discs

wear to n/s/f o/s/f brake reaction bushes

Pass 6 May 2014 67,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 15 May 2013 65,352 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,834 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 50,054 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 48,941 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 48,927 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 41,888 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 37,834 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 33,133 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 May 2007 27,017 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

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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A88 CHU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A88 CHU, 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 A88 CHU registered?

A88 CHU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is A88 CHU safe to buy?

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