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ANZ 8634

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

215,091 mi
Last recorded215,091 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANZ 8634
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 215,091 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertray fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2023 215,091 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2022 209,959 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discvs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 204,419 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 198,107 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

headlight beam deflectors fitted

sill covers/under trays/engine cover fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2020 197,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

headlight beam deflectors fitted

sill covers/under trays/engine cover fitted

Pass 3 May 2019 187,259 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

head light beam deflectors fitted

Fail 1 May 2019 187,219 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

head light beam deflectors fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 176,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s &n/s rear b/pipes heavily greased

Fail 4 May 2018 176,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s &n/s rear b/pipes heavily greased

Pass 5 May 2017 166,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s & n/s rear steel brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 5 May 2017 166,452 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s & n/s rear steel brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 2 Apr 2016 156,357 miles

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

both front tyres getting close to mot limits in places

Pass 21 Apr 2015 144,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 128,974 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 113,374 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

some brake pipes light corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2012 99,144 miles

Lower nearside handbrake reading

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 89,224 miles

nearside front wishbone rear bush slight deterioration

offside headlamp dip pattern poor

pads all round appear tbe getting low

Pass 16 Apr 2010 77,742 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 64,421 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 48,531 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 33,028 miles

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

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

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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ANZ 8634 is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 ANZ 8634, 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 ANZ 8634 registered?

ANZ 8634 is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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