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AF04 BZC

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,903 mi
Last recorded159,903 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 BZC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 29 Feb 2024 159,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 157,561 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2022 156,884 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2020 156,821 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 156,626 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 155,358 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 152,981 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 151,928 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 146,968 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 143,797 miles

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

Front brake pads are over half worn

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)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 118,913 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Jul 2011 95,277 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 72,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small chunk out of sidewall on both offside and nearside front tyres

Pass 30 Jul 2009 46,083 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 41,984 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 34,373 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 22,554 miles

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

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

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 BZC is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AF04 BZC, 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 BZC registered?

AF04 BZC is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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