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AHZ 7304

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,682 mi
Last recorded139,682 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 7304
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2023 139,682 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

fuel cap seal deteriorating

n/s/r tyre low on tread

oil level lamp on when doing emissions test

Pass 11 Jan 2022 130,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front exhaust joint deteriorated, corroded/ rusty

nearside and offside front wings are corroded but no sharp edge

Pass 26 Jan 2021 121,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 114,048 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 114,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 113,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Advise nearside handbrake low performance, only just met requirements.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded but covered with plastic covers. Partial inspection. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 111,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Advise wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2017 111,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Advise wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 109,784 miles

Floor starting to corrode

Movement in offside front lower suspension arm bush

Pass 10 Jun 2015 107,777 miles

floor starting to corrode

Fail 4 Jun 2015 107,716 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

floor starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jun 2014 104,818 miles

All four tyres cracking in tread area

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 100,396 miles

body brace damaged n/s/f

front lower suspension arm , rear bushes soft

Pass 9 Jun 2012 94,820 miles

Both outer sills obscured by plastic cover trims

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 89,401 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 89,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 83,912 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 70,594 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 62,086 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 62,075 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2008 56,441 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Feb 2007 37,627 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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AHZ 7304 is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 AHZ 7304, 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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AHZ 7304 is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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