MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,438 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
small cut rubbing strip nearside front tyre (not to cords)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
small cut rubbing strip nearside front tyre (not to cords)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
nearside front tyre small cuts to rubbing strip
nearside front tyre small cuts to rubbing strip
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Propshaft component defective
advise incorrect tax disc in windsreen
nearside front tyre has a cut on inner sidewall
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both offside tyre outer sidewalls damaged
engine undertray fitted
plastic outer sill covers fitted
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 HCV is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 HCV, 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 HCV registered?
AF04 HCV is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 June 2004.
Is AF04 HCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for AF04 HCV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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