MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 main (1.1.11 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (d) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 main (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front x2 tyres slight misshape
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 LIMITS!! (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting slightly (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting slightly (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
Slight differential oil leak from nearside driveshaft seal
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AB04 APB is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.
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 AB04 APB, 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 AB04 APB registered?
AB04 APB is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 May 2004.
Is AB04 APB safe to buy?
The MOT history for AB04 APB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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