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AD04 MXP

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,876 mi
Last recorded99,876 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 MXP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 99,876 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 99,874 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

undertrays

Fail 2 May 2014 96,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine area is wet (oil)

n/s/f tyre worn inside low tread 225/40/18

o/s/f tyre splitting cracks perishing,inside worn

rear silencer started to leak corroded.

Pass 2 May 2014 96,801 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine area is wet (oil)

n/s/f tyre worn inside low tread 225/40/18

o/s/f tyre splitting cracks perishing,inside worn

rear silencer started to leak corroded.

Pass 8 May 2013 90,323 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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 May 2013 90,323 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 83,837 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 81,627 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 81,042 miles

Oil leak

pad warning light on

Pass 24 Apr 2009 66,149 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 66,138 miles

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

n/s/reartyre on 2mm tread

Pass 30 May 2007 35,568 miles

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

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 MXP is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD04 MXP registered?

AD04 MXP is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 June 2004.

Is AD04 MXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 MXP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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