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ALZ 9280

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,188 mi
Last recorded74,188 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 9280
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 74,188 miles

Front front pipe exhaust bracket snapped

Nearside Front washer jet inoperative

Nearside Front wiper blade obviously too big for car

Nearside Rear Inner boot lid sidelight not very bright

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

covers everywhere

engine covered in oil

petrol cap seal splitting

Fail 30 Jan 2026 74,188 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

tyres appear to be low on pressure

Front front pipe exhaust bracket snapped

Nearside Front wiper blade obviously too big for car

Nearside Rear Inner boot lid sidelight not very bright

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged both sidewalls run on flat damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall run on flat damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

covers everywhere

engine covered in oil

petrol cap seal splitting

Pass 22 Jan 2025 72,812 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded also both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 72,811 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded also both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 72,752 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front both front seat belt slow retracting

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel cap rubber seal cracking

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Dec 2023 70,980 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

FUEL CAP RUBBER SEAL CRACKING

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front SEAT BELT SLOW RETRACTING

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective FLAT ()

Pass 16 Dec 2022 68,657 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2021 65,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2021 65,896 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 63,504 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 60,697 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 56,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 52,024 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 50,992 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 50,352 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 49,261 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 47,925 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 46,471 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 44,337 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 41,575 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,098 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 31,687 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 20,889 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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ALZ 9280 is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ALZ 9280, 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 ALZ 9280 registered?

ALZ 9280 is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 July 2004.

Is ALZ 9280 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 9280 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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