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AD04 ZDE

2004 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,416 mi
Last recorded120,416 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 ZDE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 120,416 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 120,404 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 116,292 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 116,189 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 108,200 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 108,184 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 97,370 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 97,370 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 87,615 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 82,486 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 77,525 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 57,154 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 75,170 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 69,788 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 69,782 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 62,211 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 52,432 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 ZDE is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZDE, 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

How do I check the history of AD04 ZDE?

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What year was AD04 ZDE registered?

AD04 ZDE is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is AD04 ZDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 ZDE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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