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ABZ 4245

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

151,009 mi
Last recorded151,009 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 4245
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 151,009 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both nearside and offside wishbones (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

slight travel on the handbrake lever

Pass 4 Jan 2017 144,539 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both nearside and offside wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

slight travel from the handbrake lever

undertray and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 30 Dec 2015 135,388 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside wishbones (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

slight smear from the front wiper blades

slight travel on the handbrake lever

Pass 31 Dec 2014 126,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outersidewall is slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre innersidewall is slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2013 116,080 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

prop shaft donut bush is deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2012 107,170 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 95,461 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

accelration making somoke

Pass 1 Oct 2010 85,035 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 7 Apr 2009 64,261 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 48,155 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 37,207 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 37,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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ABZ 4245 is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ABZ 4245, 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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ABZ 4245 is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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