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2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,700 mi
Last recorded104,700 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 BMW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 104,700 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 104,964 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 104,687 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 97,284 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 97,284 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 82,025 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front and offside front - gaiter deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 82,025 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front and offside front - gaiter deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 77,737 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 76,323 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 73,918 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 68,333 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 68,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 63,043 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 63,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 57,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2015 57,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 51,917 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 51,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 46,867 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 44,454 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 40,111 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cuts to outer sidewall

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2010 37,398 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 37,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 26,520 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 18,227 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 13,956 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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AF04 BMW is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AF04 BMW, 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 AF04 BMW registered?

AF04 BMW is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is AF04 BMW safe to buy?

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