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ALN 1Y

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

192,939 mi
Last recorded192,939 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALN 1Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 192,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

nearside and offside mirrors slightly deteriorated

nearside rear and offside rear shock dust covers broken

Pass 7 Feb 2025 192,770 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside rear shock dust cover broken

Pass 6 Feb 2024 192,401 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside mirrors deteriorated

nearside rear shock dust cover deteriorated

offside rear shock dust cover broken

Pass 19 Jan 2023 191,676 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 191,671 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 186,810 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))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 181,389 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 176,736 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 170,443 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Surface rust on underside near rear subframe area

Fail 20 Feb 2019 170,443 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Surface rust on underside near rear subframe area

Pass 13 Feb 2018 164,826 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 160,523 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 153,391 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 143,622 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 135,240 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 126,484 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 123,573 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 110,186 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 97,423 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 4 Mar 2009 81,721 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 7 Mar 2008 68,090 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 54,063 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 54,062 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

slight play in both front lower ball joints

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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ALN 1Y is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ALN 1Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ALN 1Y registered?

ALN 1Y is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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