MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,094 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
front wipers smearing slightly
Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
front wipers smearing slightly
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
damage to front bumper
movement to n/s/f o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes
signs of wear to front brake discs
strong advise wear to rear brake pads
chips in windscreen
n/s/f tyres wearing on outer edge
slight wear to front brake pads
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF04 FAU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 FAU, 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 FAU registered?
AF04 FAU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 March 2004.
Is AF04 FAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for AF04 FAU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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