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AD04 ZYX

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

125,813 mi
Last recorded125,813 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 ZYX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 125,813 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 125,813 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 122,870 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 120,201 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 118,446 miles

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

nearside front mirror lens cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2021 115,855 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

under-tray fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 22 Jul 2021 115,853 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

under-tray fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 5 Aug 2020 114,797 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to o/s rear outer wheel arch

outer sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 4 Jul 2019 111,655 miles

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2018 106,828 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jun 2017 100,550 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 95,672 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 89,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2014 84,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2013 77,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2012 70,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2011 63,522 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 63,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 54,993 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 47,506 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,569 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 34,290 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 21,003 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 ZYX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ZYX, 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 ZYX registered?

AD04 ZYX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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