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AF04 GXP

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,677 mi
Last recorded194,677 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 GXP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 194,677 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 194,672 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 187,100 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 179,748 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 175,487 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 172,726 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2013 172,726 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 170,089 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 149,739 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 124,449 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 94,906 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 65,404 miles

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 GXP is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GXP, 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 AF04 GXP registered?

AF04 GXP is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is AF04 GXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 GXP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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