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AL04 PNA

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,693 mi
Last recorded105,693 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL04 PNA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 105,693 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 104,493 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 103,754 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 102,149 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 101,142 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 98,069 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 96,053 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 96,053 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both offside tyres worn bald on inner edges 225/40x18 & 255/35x18

Pass 28 Nov 2016 93,008 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 93,008 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 91,146 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 91,114 miles

Offside Front Upper 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 Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

two nails in o/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2013 86,113 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 82,148 miles

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

both front lower arms rear mounting bushes worn to excess

stone chip in screen

vehicle number not the same as one on dashbord

Pass 12 Nov 2011 73,473 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 65,996 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 53,982 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 41,043 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 26,452 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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AL04 PNA is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AL04 PNA, 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 AL04 PNA registered?

AL04 PNA is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 July 2004.

Is AL04 PNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL04 PNA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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