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AF04 NTT

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,820 mi
Last recorded104,820 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 NTT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 104,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2015 104,799 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 99,465 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 98,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning light on

coolant low warning light on

Fail 12 Mar 2014 98,699 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning light on

coolant low warning light on

oil leval warning light on

Pass 14 Mar 2013 91,773 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 75,944 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 67,781 miles

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

deterioration of exhaust/gearbox mounting bracket.

front & rear tyre wear low.

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

perishing of offside front tyre tread.

unevenly worn front tyres.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 65,481 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 61,948 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 57,696 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 44,350 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 1 Feb 2007 42,879 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 42,869 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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 NTT is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 NTT, 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 NTT is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is AF04 NTT safe to buy?

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