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AO04 GWN

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

210,133 mi
Last recorded210,133 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 GWN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 210,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

suspect exhaust blow, unable to fully inspect due to under covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2017 210,133 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light on

engine management light on

suspect exhaust blow, unable to fully inspect due to under covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 201,837 miles

E.M.L on

Nearside Front tyre low on inner edge

Offside Front light lense damaged

engine covers, undertrays & plastic sills fitted

screen cracked but not in driers view

Fail 6 Sep 2016 201,811 miles

Nearside Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

E.M.L on

Nearside Front tyre low on inner edge

Offside Front light lense damaged

engine covers, undertrays & plastic sills fitted

screen cracked but not in driers view

Pass 5 Sep 2015 190,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light illuminated

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 190,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light illuminated

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 188,269 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E.M.L. on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs corroding.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Plastic sills fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 184,640 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad light on dash

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on dash

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 170,764 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 170,764 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 153,273 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 153,273 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 136,206 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 121,393 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 104,410 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Dec 2008 86,329 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 60,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2007 26,192 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 GWN is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GWN, 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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AO04 GWN is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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