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AD04 XBG

2004 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

162,522 mi
Last recorded162,522 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 XBG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 162,522 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s parking lazy and efficiency low

Fail 15 Dec 2025 162,521 miles

Nearside Outer Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s parking lazy and efficiency low

Pass 29 Nov 2024 145,920 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s parking brake lazy/low effort

Fail 27 Nov 2024 145,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested inop (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s parking brake lazy/low effort

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Dec 2023 142,082 miles

EML on dash

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Fail 18 Dec 2023 142,082 miles

EML on dash

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Pass 28 Nov 2022 138,489 miles

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Fail 24 Nov 2022 138,478 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

EML on dash

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Pass 27 Nov 2021 133,713 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 128,502 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 118,038 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 111,111 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 103,871 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 97,250 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 88,643 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 88,643 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 81,525 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 71,584 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Jun 2013 71,584 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 65,144 miles

ABS light came on but out for rest of test

Fail 21 Jun 2011 58,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 58,355 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 52,139 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 41,797 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 34,091 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 26,083 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 XBG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XBG, 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 XBG registered?

AD04 XBG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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