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AJ04 UBR

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,148 mi
Last recorded49,148 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 UBR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 49,148 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 49,148 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 37,705 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 28,353 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 28,353 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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 UBR is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UBR, 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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What year was AJ04 UBR registered?

AJ04 UBR is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 April 2004.

Is AJ04 UBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ04 UBR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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