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AO02 ASH

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,633 mi
Last recorded22,633 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 ASH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 22,633 miles

Fuel cap gasket cracking

Pass 2 May 2017 22,608 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 22,506 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 22,136 miles

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

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres damaged outer sidewall

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

Pass 16 May 2014 20,949 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 20,100 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre perished 205/55/16

nearside wiper not clearing the screen on the lower nearside of scren and smearing

offside wiper smearing

Pass 10 May 2012 19,058 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 19,046 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 18,724 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 16,721 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 16,721 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 13,773 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 10,469 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 7,255 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 7,255 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AO02 ASH is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO02 ASH, 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 AO02 ASH registered?

AO02 ASH is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 May 2004.

Is AO02 ASH safe to buy?

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