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AO04 GWM

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,932 mi
Last recorded99,932 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 GWM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 99,932 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 99,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 93,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 84,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 80,559 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 75,885 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 696,107 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 69,107 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 59,259 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 52,976 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 52,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 47,243 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,845 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2008 35,342 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2007 27,521 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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AO04 GWM is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey 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 AO04 GWM, 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 AO04 GWM registered?

AO04 GWM is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is AO04 GWM safe to buy?

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