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AJ04 ZVL

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,781 mi
Last recorded93,781 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 ZVL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 93,781 miles

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

nearside mirror faulty

Pass 19 Sep 2014 89,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nsr wheel brg slightly noisy

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2014 89,007 miles

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

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)

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

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

Offside 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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSR tyre been driven flat suspect internal sidewall damage

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 82,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but no cords or ply showing

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but no cords or ply showing

Pass 24 Sep 2012 75,851 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 75,851 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 68,956 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 68,956 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 62,909 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 58,116 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 48,817 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 43,937 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 42,864 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 39,720 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2007 39,720 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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 ZVL is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol 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 ZVL, 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 ZVL is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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