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AD04 MXT

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

89,788 mi
Last recorded89,788 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 MXT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 89,788 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 87,712 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 87,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 85,055 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 82,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 76,969 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 74,423 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 74,343 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking seal perished and broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 68,130 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 64,166 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 61,995 miles

fuel cap seal is worn

Fail 8 Nov 2016 58,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 58,345 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 55,819 miles

sills covered

under tray fitted

upper level components covered

Fail 29 Oct 2015 55,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sills covered

under tray fitted

upper level components covered

Pass 6 Nov 2014 51,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 48,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 45,769 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 41,946 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 14 Oct 2010 39,164 miles

o/s rear tyre inner wall starting to crack

Pass 30 Oct 2009 36,033 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 30,941 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 20,986 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 20,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

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 MXT is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MXT, 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 MXT registered?

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

Is AD04 MXT safe to buy?

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