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AD04 ZYY

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,507 mi
Last recorded149,507 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 ZYY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 149,507 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 140,909 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil close to excessive (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

Offside headlamp beam image poor

Fail 15 Jun 2016 140,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil close to excessive (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

Offside headlamp beam image poor

Pass 6 Jun 2015 133,842 miles

Both rear brake pipes cleaned and greased

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside sill damaged

offside headlamp beam image poor

offside rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 5 Jun 2015 133,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside sill damaged

offside headlamp beam image poor

offside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2014 128,488 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 128,488 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 123,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front seat belts retacting mecinum weak

waring light on dash brakes

Fail 21 May 2013 123,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front seat belts retacting mecinum weak

waring light on dash brakes

Pass 9 Jan 2012 113,175 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn

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

Rear Brake Discs Worn

Fail 9 Jan 2012 113,175 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn

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

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

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

Rear Brake Discs Worn

Pass 6 Aug 2010 99,668 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 99,661 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 88,069 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 81,920 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 68,760 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 ZYY is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZYY, 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 ZYY registered?

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

Is AD04 ZYY safe to buy?

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