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AD04 SOC

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,132 mi
Last recorded109,132 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 SOC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 109,132 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front arch corroded

Offside rear arch corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 108,612 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 108,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch rusty

Offside Rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2018 108,432 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 108,430 miles

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

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 Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 105,114 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 105,114 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil level low

Pass 29 Jul 2016 102,789 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 99,689 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 99,671 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 96,212 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 96,212 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 92,495 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 88,379 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 82,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 74,023 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 69,992 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 62,294 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 SOC is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SOC, 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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AD04 SOC is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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