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AC03 GRO

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

138,561 mi
Last recorded138,561 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 GRO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 138,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 133,484 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 133,484 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 129,305 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 123,318 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 116,917 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 109,437 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 109,436 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 105,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin needed in about 3-4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rusty (5.3.2 (b))

both rear bump stops fallen to bits

Pass 11 Mar 2019 97,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 89,065 miles

Offside Rear Caliper vibration clip missing

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre thread depth on 3.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 82,213 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 82,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 82,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 74,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 68,134 miles

Both rear tyres 2.8mm.

Front hydro mounts slightly soft.

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 62,258 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 62,258 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 56,126 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 49,063 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 42,518 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 42,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,598 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 13,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 13,583 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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AC03 GRO is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AC03 GRO, 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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AC03 GRO is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 February 2004.

Is AC03 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 GRO shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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