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AF04 NTG

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

170,216 mi
Last recorded170,216 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 NTG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 170,216 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 148,181 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 148,170 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil level low

Pass 18 Apr 2017 143,543 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 18 Apr 2017 143,543 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 22 Apr 2016 137,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

sat nav mount removed from windscreen 'A' zone before test

Pass 9 Apr 2015 130,691 miles

E/m/l light on

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 122,199 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 112,596 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 102,513 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 93,501 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 84,642 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 76,658 miles

windscreen sratched n/s/f

Pass 21 Feb 2008 69,314 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

check parking brake system,long travel on lever and lower effort on nearside

Pass 8 Feb 2007 59,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

long travel on parking brake lever

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 NTG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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