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AF04 NRV

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

136,225 mi
Last recorded136,225 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 NRV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 136,225 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 136,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 125,965 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 119,456 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 103,560 miles

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)

Pass 31 May 2012 93,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 May 2011 87,719 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 78,527 miles

brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Apr 2009 65,435 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 49,621 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 42,143 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 NRV is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NRV, 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 NRV registered?

AF04 NRV is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 March 2004.

Is AF04 NRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 NRV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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