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AD04 HDV

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

53,318 mi
Last recorded53,318 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 HDV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 53,318 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 52,663 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 52,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 51,719 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 50,391 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 48,869 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 48,124 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 47,477 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 44,943 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 42,628 miles

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 8 Feb 2017 40,656 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on outer sidewall - no cords exposed

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Feb 2017 40,656 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on outer sidewall - no cords exposed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2016 38,769 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2016 38,769 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2015 36,709 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 34,631 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 31,245 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 28,181 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 27,290 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 27,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres are starting to split same as rear on walls.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 25,055 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 22,648 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,510 miles

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

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 4 Jun 2007 17,492 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2006 12,642 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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AD04 HDV is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 AD04 HDV, 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 AD04 HDV registered?

AD04 HDV is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 June 2004.

Is AD04 HDV safe to buy?

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