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AC04 FNW

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

127,187 mi
Last recorded127,187 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 FNW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 127,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 117,668 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 103,815 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 93,002 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 82,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f jacking pad missing

Fail 15 Mar 2021 82,691 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f jacking pad missing

Pass 3 Mar 2020 77,001 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 68,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 58,228 miles

Both Front tyre worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner and outer edges.

Pass 9 Mar 2017 49,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 16 Mar 2016 38,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 28,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 24,048 miles

n/s/f fog light lens damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2013 22,033 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 19,326 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 16,688 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 14,533 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 11,619 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 8,955 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 6,131 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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AC04 FNW is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AC04 FNW, 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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AC04 FNW is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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