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AJ04 CTZ

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,015 mi
Last recorded164,015 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 CTZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 164,015 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 164,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted fouling on anti-roll bar (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak knocking (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 157,393 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front under tray fitted

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides running to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 157,393 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rubber boot damaged (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front under tray fitted

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides running to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 152,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2015 152,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 144,869 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 132,212 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 119,033 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f/tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Jun 2012 119,033 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f/tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2011 104,117 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 83,111 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 64,003 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 43,597 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 37,227 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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AJ04 CTZ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AJ04 CTZ, 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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AJ04 CTZ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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