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AD04 MCP

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,872 mi
Last recorded115,872 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 MCP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 115,872 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 102,788 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 102,091 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 102,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 99,578 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 17 Oct 2017 99,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2016
Pass 22 Jun 2015 76,975 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 76,975 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 70,341 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 58,219 miles

both front lower wishbone rear bushes have some movement

Fail 31 Jul 2013 58,209 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front lower wishbone rear bushes have some movement

fair amount of hand brake travel

n/s/r front to rear metal brake pipe corroded (Advise attention)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 52,790 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 52,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 42,164 miles

o/s/r front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode at rear

Pass 27 Oct 2010 35,117 miles

front number plate starting to dis-colour

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode at rear flexi hose end

Fail 27 Oct 2010 35,114 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front number plate starting to dis-colour

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode at rear flexi hose end

Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,400 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 28,398 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 22,752 miles

both rear tyres getting low tread at 3mm

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2007 19,592 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 MCP is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MCP, 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 MCP registered?

AD04 MCP is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is AD04 MCP safe to buy?

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