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AJ04 ZSX

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

139,801 mi
Last recorded139,801 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 ZSX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 139,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2022 135,268 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2022 135,194 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2021 130,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 126,959 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 122,480 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 122,477 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 118,695 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 118,692 miles

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 114,708 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 110,368 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 106,062 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 100,757 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 92,969 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 84,756 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 75,533 miles

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 8 Apr 2010 66,360 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 56,632 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to limit 2mm advise

Pass 28 Apr 2008 45,623 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 35,728 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 ZSX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AJ04 ZSX, 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 ZSX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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